Meet the Varsity Maine Boys Team of the Year finalists
Overcoming adversity was the defining trait of these 2025-26 state champions.
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Explore public notices for Gardiner.
7 things to do this week include concerts inside and out in central Maine
The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney concert; and don’t miss the the air show in Brunswick, a Ziggy Marley performance in Sidney, and Ashely & The Maniacs entertaining folks at Augusta’s Waterfront Wednesday.
Central Maine’s rivers are at a crossroads. What’s next?
The Kennebec has defined the region for centuries, and the river, and our relationship with it, may change.
Central Maine towns hit by power outages
A Central Maine Power outage was affecting 11,788 households Saturday.
What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
Maine DOT worker hit on I-295 in Gardiner, police say
The 57-year-old Lewiston man was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Gardiner boys basketball celebrates its first title with ring ceremony
The Tigers won the Class B state crown in February — the first boys basketball championship in school history.
No. 1 in Varsity Maine softball poll goes the distance in 2026
Cheverus was ranked first in every poll this season.
Gardiner councilors approve $8.3M city budget not expected to increase taxes
Councilors also approve a 5% sewer rate hike.
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Belle of Belgrade tour bus service takes off for ‘experiences,’ not just visits
The venture focuses on collaborating with small businesses throughout the region to create memorable day trips and private events.
Swan Island ferry service returning to Richmond
The resumption of service is the focus of a news conference set for Thursday.
Festivals, special events in central Maine and beyond you won’t want miss
Skowhegan Log Days, Moxie Festival, Maine International Film Festival, The Kneading Conference, Kennebec Brewfest, among the events planned this summer.
Augusta Assistant City Manager William Post dies
Post, who held municipal management positions in central and midcoast Maine, is being remembered as a mentor and a friend.
Shrinking student numbers and shifting job needs are shaping central Maine education
Experts say school districts and curriculums across the state are headed for change.
What does a changing climate mean for central Maine? We asked an expert
The region will need to adapt to warmer, wetter and more extreme weather, but there’s room to be hopeful yet, says Gail Carlson, associate professor of environmental studies at Colby College.
Central Maine’s economy has evolved over 250 years. Where will it go next?
Natural resources and remote workers will play big roles, according to these experts.
Augusta celebrates country’s 250th birthday with parade, festivities, more | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures the sights of the annual Fourth of July celebration in Augusta.
How can Maine stem its healthcare gaps?
While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a ‘ginormous shift in public health.’
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