City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.
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Kennebec River Rail Trail reopens after Augusta police locate Gardiner man
The Augusta Police Department temporarily closed the Kennebec River Rail Trail Wednesday to search for Jason Spaulding, 47, of Gardiner, who fled on foot after he was involved in an argument on Swan Street.
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Man killed in South Gardiner was suspect’s father, police say
Police say Alfred MacMaster, 75, was killed by his son, Gregory Fisher, 52, who made his first court appearance Monday.
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Police: Man arrested in connection with alleged homicide in South Gardiner
Gregory Fisher, 52, of South Gardiner was arrested by detectives from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and charged with murder.
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Gardiner utilizes Project Canopy awards to beautify city
The Gardiner’s Gardeners have utilized Project Canopy awards to add flower gardens at the Waterfront Park, the overflowing planters lining Water Street, and added landscaping along the Cobbosee Stream and the Gardiner Commons. Funds from these grants helped Gariner’s Tree Committee complete a three-year master plan established to add 30 trees to the Gardiner Common. […]
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Gardiner seeks candidates to fill vacant seat on City Council
The District 1 seat on the City Council became vacant in June when longtime City Councilor Terry Berry died.
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Talk on state judge set for Gardiner July 23
The Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., is set to host a reading and discussion by journalist Douglas Rooks about Maine judge Melville Weston Fuller at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Fuller was born in Augusta, flourished in Chicago, and served 22 years as U.S. chief justice. He presided during a tumultuous period of American […]
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‘This was their base’: Police say gang responsible for dozens of violent crimes in 7 states had apartment in Gardiner
Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.
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One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]
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Gardiner church to offer free summer kids’ camp
Stellar Camp is for children 3 to 12 years of age.