GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has announced StoryWalk locations in Kennebec County. The following locations currently house StoryWalks: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner. StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting […]
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Gardiner open mic nights highlighted young artists
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area and the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board hosted youth open mic nights on July 18 and 30 at Johnson Hall Opera House. The purpose of the events was to highlight youth artists and provide space to let their creativity thrive in a smoke-free, substance-free environment. Several youth […]
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Economic struggles prompt popular downtown Gardiner restaurant to renovate, rebrand
Formerly The Blind Pig, the newly-conceived restaurant 266 StillWater opened this week to offer a different variety in cuisine in a downsized, refurbished space.
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Open Book Players presents ‘Reading Rumpus’
Open Book Players will present “Reading Rumpus” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. This readers theatre presentation includes a cast of seventeen children and adults and performances will feature the works of Maine Children’s Books authors and illustrators. Books featured include: “The Lobster Lady” by Alexandra Hinrichs […]
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After months of debate, Gardiner-area school board passes transgender student policy
After extensive changes based on community feedback, the Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors adopted the policy Thursday by a 10-2 vote.
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CODA Chorus to start rehearsals, lists concert dates
WINTHROP — CODA Chorus plans to hold rehearsals for its 57th season from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 12 weeks starting on Sept. 10 at Winthrop United Methodist Church at 58 Main St. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and dues will cost $40. The chorus is open to all, no auditions are necessary. Music Director Christine Letcher, […]
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Augusta man indicted on 17 counts of gross sexual assault on children
Matthew A. Greenlaw, 42, of Augusta, was arrested after the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit received information from an undercover federal Homeland Security Investigations agent.
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Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
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Gardiner resident’s photo selected for photo calendar contest
Calendars will be available to customers in all offices of First National Bank by mid-November.
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Gardiner city manager stepping down to take role with Waterville schools
Gardiner officials are asking the public’s input in finding a successor to Andrew R. Carlton, who is leaving the city’s top administrative job to become director of public education for the Waterville Public Schools.