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.

Free outdoor concerts set for August around central Maine

Free concerts this week will feature Stained Glass, Stan Keach and Dennis Moro.

ArtWalk Gardiner set for Aug. 16

To participate, pick up an ArtWalk Gardiner map at the event and collect 10 artist signatures at 10 different venues.

Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales

City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.

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.

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.

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.

Central Maine arrest log: July 20-26, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for July 20-26, 2024.

Gardiner utilizes Project Canopy awards to beautify city

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.