Gardiner Main Street’s signature event returns to Water Street in its brewfest format, with beer, food, fun and games.
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Friends of beloved musician Martin Swinger planning central Maine concert, parade in his memory
The concert, called “Music in the Rafters: Celebrating the Music and Magic of Martin Swinger,” is set for Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Hall in Gardiner.
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Large central Maine employers largely muted in wake of federal vaccine rule
Few businesses responded Friday when asked how they plan to comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate that was announced a day earlier.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Retiring Augusta manager reflects on 43-year career in city government
William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Vose library to host benefit gong session Sept. 17
Proceeds will be used to purchase a whale drum made by Jim Doble of Union.
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Gardiner officials vote to declare council seat vacant after councilor with foreclosed home leaves city
Penny Sergent informed city officials she has moved to Saco, which violates the requirement in the city charter that Gardiner elected officials live in the city.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
NY man arrested in Chelsea following alleged armed robbery, police standoff
Johnny L. Walker, 40, of Rochester, New York, has been charged with robbery, aggravated drug trafficking and creating a standoff, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
South Belfast Avenue opens to one-lane traffic during Augusta fishing facility construction
Road expected to be down to one lane for the next two to three weeks, according to state officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Bystanders rush in to help victims of Richmond crash, police say
Richmond police Chief James Donnell said bystanders and witnesses rushed in to help after the crash at Route 197 and White Road.