Dearborn Park under construction June 7, left slide, and Oct. 28, right slide, in downtown Gardiner. The park is next to Johnson Hall Opera House and connects Water and Mechanic streets. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
A view of the park from Mechanic Street shows construction June 7, at left, and Oct. 28, right, in downtown Gardiner. Upgrades include new stairways with handrails, stabilized paver surfaces, improved lighting, and enhanced landscaping to create a safer and more inviting space. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
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