Christine Landes, who now is the Bethel town manager, met with Gardiner officials Monday as part of an interview process for the top city post.

The 128-year-old home at 29 West St. is considered a loss after fire burned through the back end of the building and the attached barn.

Several city councilors would like to cut taxes this year for residents even as the proposed budget would raise taxes slightly.

Witnesses said fire and smoke were billowing out of the building’s windows at 10 West St.

Michael Bobinsky worked for more than a decade as director of public services in Portland.

Upstream, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring fish passage in Cobbosseecontee Stream sponsored a cleanup along the stream’s banks.