Advocates for alewives’ return say restoring the run of fish won’t benefit just alewives, but also a whole range of other species that feed on them and the larger ecosystem they live in.

Gardiner’s aging and failing engines need a replacement, so fire officials now will seek a grant with a local match of $200,000, with the support of the City Council.

Three hospital departments opted out of exchanging gifts with each other, instead donating pet supplies to feed and care for the animals at the Humane Society Waterville Area.