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Festival of Trees in Gardiner has impressive turnout, business and attendees alike

by Emily Duggan December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

The 7th annual Festival of Trees, which ends Sunday, allows people to attempt to win holiday trees filled with prizes..

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Longtime Gardiner-area school superintendent to step down

by Emily Duggan December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

After nearly 15 years in the school district, Patricia Hopkins resigned from her role as superintendent at Thursday night’s board meeting, effective June 30, 2025.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Former Bridgton town manager a finalist for Gardiner city manager job

by Keith Edwards December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Gardiner residents will have a chanced to meet and ask questions of Robert Peabody, finalist for the city manager position, Monday at the Gardiner Public Library .

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Gardiner-area school board to explore adding health center at high school

by Emily Duggan December 5, 2024January 9, 2025

Opponents, mostly from outside the district, have raised concerns about gender-affirming care and parental notification. But a majority of board members, as well as most members of the public who spoke Thursday, said the proposal should move forward.

Life & Culture

Photos: Gardiner hosts Festival of Trees

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner

by Keith Edwards November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

On the heels of Black Friday’s big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 23-29

by Ben Bragdon November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 23-29, 2024.

Community

Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner Dec. 8

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

GARDINER — A Maine-ly Harmony Chorus concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 35 Highland Ave. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is accepted at the […]