GARDINER — City officials are poised to move ahead with the second phase of improvements to the Gardiner wastewater treatment plant. The second phase, estimated to cost about $2.9 million, would replace the plant’s electronic control system and related equipment, upgrade the chemical feed system and blower, repair the roof and replace the boiler, among […]
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Holiday parade lights up downtown Gardiner
Parade of Lights features 45 entries, most aglow with colorful lights.
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Small Business Saturday highlights the success of a handful of new stores on Gardiner’s Main Street
Waterville’s Shop Small Saturday and Gardiner’s Main Street had a great turnout for Small Business Saturday, especially with a number of new businesses in Gardiner.
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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees to start Nov. 30
GARDINER — Johnson Hall plans to host its sixth annual Festival of Trees Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Life Community Church, at 46 Church St. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 1., 1o a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Santa will be available for photos […]
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Artwalk Gardiner set for Dec. 1
Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through the downtown. The event will feature works by more than 30 local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles and sculpture. The artists and their work will be located in shops, galleries, artists’ studios, and other venues throughout downtown, according […]
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Gardiner library to offer 3-day iPhone class for senior citizens starting Nov. 7
Gardiner Public Library plans to host a free, three-day class for senior citizens who wish to learn to use their iPhones at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 7-9, at the library at 152 Water St. This is a beginner level class that will intentionally walk participants through the entire process at a slow pace. […]
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Gardiner’s Parade of Lights set for Dec. 2
The deadline to register is Nov. 24.
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Photos: Gardiner students pack turkey baskets for Thanksgiving
Gardiner Area High School National Honor Society members recently packed 200 Thanksgiving baskets to distribute to families in need. Each basket includes a frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, canned vegetables, bread, eggs and boxes of mac and cheese. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.
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Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons to host free Thanksgiving Day meal in Gardiner
GARDINER — The Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons plans to host its annual free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, at the Kennebec Valley Boys & Girls Club at 14 Pray St. Meals will be served for eat-in or take-out; free delivery of meals is […]
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Gardiner officials approve sewer rate increase, to go into effect in January
The increase, to be applied only to the quarterly minimum charge, will recoup what the city has spent for several emergency repairs and higher costs for chemicals and electricty, and for planned plant improvements at a time when revenue has been flat.