The dam owner has until October to make repairs to the dam, but the Department of Environmental Protection expects the owner to appeal the order.
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Proposal to merge Gardiner fire and police chief roles meets opposition
City is looking for ways to lower costs for its ambulance service to keep member towns from leaving, and combining the public safety jobs is one proposed solution.
Regional meeting in Gardiner will explore ways communities can share services
More sharing and cooperation between cities and towns in the capital area can save money, Gardiner city manager says.
Hundreds looking to tie the knot flock to Augusta wedding show
The Maine Wedding Association, host for over two decades, expected 300 to 350 engaged couples for the show Sunday at the Augusta State Armory.
LePage tells abortion opponents at Augusta rally they’re making headway
Roughly 200 people marched to the State House on Saturday afternoon to mourn the 41st anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down state laws banning abortions.
Gardiner hopes to fill downtown spot left empty by Water Street Cafe
Downtown eatery closed its doors for the last time over the weekend, despite attempts by the owners to try to find a business model that worked on prominent corner.
Waterfront concerts, other community projects planned for Gardiner
A celebration Saturday will give organizers a chance to share what’s been accomplished during a two-year community planning project and announce the ideas that emerged during the process.
Kennebec County ice storm cost high enough for federal aid application
Area will get aid if federal government declares December storm that caused widespread power outages and cost municipalities, state an estimated $5.6 million a disaster.
Kennebec County towns, cities seeing higher costs in aftermath of icy weather
Municipalities are reporting depleted salt and sand piles and higher overtime costs, but Kennebec County has yet to qualify for federal aid for damages from the December ice storm.
Gardiner never called to fire because of address mix-up
A Dec. 20 fire on Northern Avenue was reported on the wrong side of the street, and Farmingdale’s responding crew never alerted Gardiner.