City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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Open Book Players to present ‘Love Letters’ Feb. 8
GARDINER — The Open Book Players group is set to present “Love Letters,” a play written by A. R. Gurney, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. This play, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, centers on two characters, […]
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Gardiner business owners gut-punched by flood insurance revelations
They had no reason to believe their insurance policies wouldn’t cover flood damage. Now they are on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.
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Solar development in central Maine may open up greener pastures
Jefferson farmer and MSAD 11 teacher Michael Dennett is building his sheep grazing operation on agrivoltaics, the practice of using land for both agriculture and solar energy production.
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Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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Johnny Ater to take the stage at the next Johnson Hall Stand-Up Comedy Series show
Johnson Hall plans to present an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Johnny Ater and hosted by Mark Turcotte at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Blind Pig Next Level, at 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Those who attend will hear jokes about life in Maine, the meaning of life, and everything in between. Each […]
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A month after devastating flood, Gardiner businesses struggle to reopen
While flood waters receded nearly a month ago, some Gardiner businesses are still clearing out damaged equipment and supplies and considering their options.
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Gardiner gives raises to police officers amid staffing crunch
A new contract, which goes into effect on July 1, will give police officers an average pay increase of 16%.
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Richmond man arrested after allegedly setting fire to family member’s home
The blaze allegedly set by Robert Jolly, 40, destroyed a house on Arnie Drive and killed a cat. Two people who lived at the home, and their dogs, escaped without injury.
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Fire damages second floor of Gardiner home
While the fire was knocked down in less than an hour, the home on Fountain Street suffered fire and smoke damage.