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.
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Gardiner-area boys, girls club receives school supply donation
More than 9,000 school supplies were distributed throughout Northern New England.
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Brief closure of rail trail will block commutes from Gardiner to Augusta
A section of the Kennebec River Rail Trail in Farmingdale will be closed Wednesday while MDOT workers replace a culvert.
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Husson University Online lauds local students’ achievements
BANGOR — Two local students have been recognized for academic achievement by Husson University Online for Term 1 of the 2023-24 academic year. The are Brooklyn Gaghan of Winthrop, honors; and Michaela Gardner of Gardiner, president’s list. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center plans Stand Up Comedy Series
A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the event will feature some of New England’s funniest comics presenting their unique brand of humor. Those who attend can hear jokes about life […]
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Board of Appeals upholds approval of Gardiner Green apartments
The city’s Planning Board did not err when it decided the developer had shown the financial and technical capacity to complete the Dresden Avenue project, the Board of Appeals ruled.
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Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the Nov. 7 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included. Keep checking back for updates Wednesday.
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Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner health care facility into apartments
The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.