Two city committees are holding a joint public hearing Thursday evening for people to comment on the long-term comprehensive plan before it’s sent to City Council.
Paul Koenig
Gardiner neighborhood residents oppose temporary skate park
City skateboarders will stay at Waterfront Park after neighbors object to moving it to a former school site near Gardiner Common.
Water system improvements to help fight fires in Farmingdale
The 750,000 to 1 million gallon water tank will replace a 300,000-gallon tank on Almar Street.
Key Bank closes its Gardiner branch
The bank’s 139-year-old building, which has served as a financial institution in historic downtown Gardiner for nearly a century, is now for sale.
Kennebec Savings Bank buys north Augusta office building
The bank will use the North Park building formerly owned by Kevin Mattson’s development company for back office staff.
UMA students dream big in Gardiner
A group of architecture students from the University of Maine-Augusta will present their ideas for design projects for the city at Friday’s art walk.
Residents tell Gardiner councilors to not raise taxes
The city manager has proposed raising taxes by 7.5 percent, including the expected budgets for the county and school.
Fate of Gardiner Armory closed by National Guard remains unclear
The Army National Guard plans to reassign the unit formerly stationed in Gardiner to Pennsylvania and replace it with a less specialized combat infantry unit.
Gardiner moves to allow reuse of older buildings in neighborhoods
A policy that allows commercial uses in buildings like former churches or schools was approved by committee.
Gardiner officials call tax hike necessary
The City Council is expected to make suggestions about the proposed budget at its meeting Wednesday.