Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]
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Fire destroys Litchfield garage, damages nearby houses
Firefighters from Litchfield, Gardiner, Wales and West Gardiner used a tanker relay to extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes.
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District-wide Cub Scout Pinewood Derby held in Vassalboro
VASSALBORO — The annual Scouting district Pinewood Derby races were held April 6 at the Vassalboro Community School, where Cubs raced blocks of wood they carved and decorated into race cars down a long metal track. Cub Scouts race small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track. The cars are powered only by gravity. With […]
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Local schools compete in statewide business competition
Thomas College was one of eight host sites.
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Gardiner library to host Kennebec Kids Book Fest
Gardiner Public Library is set to hold The Kennebec Kids Book Fest at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at 152 Water St. People can join published authors and illustrators from all over Maine for book signings and photos, illustration demonstrations, read-alouds, free snacks, question and answer sessions, playing board games, poetry workshops and balloon animals. […]
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Central Maine celebrates Earth Day with events starting Friday
From free movies to a community dance, here’s what’s going on this weekend in Central Maine to mark the anniversary of the start of the modern environmental movement.
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Gardiner association seeks plant donations for sale
The Gardiner Library Association plans to hold a plant sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St. Gardeners are encouraged to share their plants. All types of plants are welcome — natives, cuttings, seedlings, divided perennials, herbs and vegetables. Plants need to be healthy and pest-free. Invasive species are […]
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School budget challenges this year are a ‘perfect storm,’ as taxpayers see costs increase
As COVID-era relief funds expire, and costs on everything increase, schools are facing tough choices.
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Upstream Cobbossee to welcome home alewives April 20
Upstream Cobbossee plans to welcome home alewives, river herring, baby American eels and other sea-run fish from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, on the Bridge Street bridge over Cobbossee Stream in downtown Gardiner. For more information, call 207-215-9959. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Photos: Gardiner students participate in Day of Caring
Lauren Arnold, the principal at Gardiner Area High School, joined GAHS seniors who planted flowers in Gardiner Thursday morning. All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.