Though most school budgets are still being finalized, officials have signaled their intent to use funding from the state’s recent calculation error to reduce the amount they must ask municipalities to raise through taxes.
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Gardiner-area principal to step down, with director of remote learning academy taking reins in July
Lauren Arnold, who is currently director of Western Maine Remote Academy, was hired Tuesday night by the MSAD 11 board of directors to replace Principal Chad Kempton, who held the job for about 20 years.
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Video: Gardiner race walker Ashlyn Poulin rises to greatness after shining at national level
Senior making name for herself after turning in strong performances at New Balance nationals, other big events.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials to fill 2 vacancies after city council, school board resignations
The Gardiner City Council is seeking letters of interest from anyone interested in filling vacancies after District 4 City Councilor Marc Rines and Gardiner-area school board member Matthew Marshall resigned before the end of their terms.
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Local students make Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — Two local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bates College. Ed Zuis of Monmouth, the son of Edmund Zuis and Catherine Squires, is a graduate of Monmouth Academy. He is a junior majoring in biological chemistry and mathematics. Evan Wells of Gardiner, son of Jeffrey Wells and […]
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Photos: Jazz band students perform at Gardiner school
The rehearsals took place Friday at Gardiner Area High School. Photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, Schools and Education
Pittston residents to vote on $1.6 million budget at annual Town Meeting
The annual Town Meeting is Saturday at Pittston Randolph Consolidated School and will be followed by a municipal election Monday at the Pittston Town Office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Short-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service
While a plan has emerged to handle 911 calls across northern and western Kennebec County by splitting the duties between Waterville and Androscoggin County, the county’s Emergency Management Agency director is working to identify whether a different long-term solution is possible.
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Justice orders demolition of downtown Gardiner building damaged by fire
Maine Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon ordered the demolition Wednesday of 235 Water St. after Gardiner city officials evacuated the adjacent building in February after fears of its catastrophic failure.
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Artwalk Gardiner is set for Friday
The Gardiner creative community has planned an evening of art and celebration featuring unique works by blooming and established local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles, and sculpture. Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 downtown. The artists and their works will be located in shops, galleries, […]