Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
West Gardiner
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Canadian athletes top the podium at Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta
Nova Scotia’s Dante Manchester and Quebec’s Andrée Burke claim victories.
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West Gardiner man dies fishing on West Outlet near Rockwood
Daniel Robideau fell off a rock into the West Outlet of the Kennebec River and was unable to get to shore, the Maine Warden Service said.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
During raucous meeting, Gardiner-area board OKs school-based health center
The board voted after months of debate and several hostile meetings. One board member says she will bring a motion to rescind its approval at the next board meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district moves closer to health center vote, following public outbursts
After months of tension, the school-based health center vote could take place Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Residents OK $32.9 million Gardiner-area school budget
The Maine School Administration District 11 school board cut $2.3 million out of the first proposed budget to minimize the effect on taxpayers.
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Hallowell Artwalk to be held June 28, Aug. 30
Visitors can explore a diverse array of artwork from local and regional artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics and woodwork.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Lisbon man, 33, dies after falling out of a boat on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Chadd Brewin, 33, suffered an apparent medical event while fishing with his father-in-law.
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West Gardiner home destroyed after fire spreads from boat
Firefighters from several departments and the Maine Forest Service respond to a fire Tuesday on Overlook Drive.