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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Gardiner officials consider consequences of sludge crisis
As the cost of hauling sludge from wastewater treatment plants spikes after two state laws have limited how it can be handled, city leaders are weighing how to pay for the additional unanticipated costs of shipping it to Canada.
Pine State Trading Co. announces 2 new executive leaders
GARDINER — Pine State Trading Co., a leading wholesale beverage distributor, has promoted Garrett Grunewald to the position of president and announced Sarah Stanley has joined the company as executive director of finance. Grunewald previously served as the company’s chief financial officer. He will report to co-owner Nick Alberding, who will remain CEO and chairman […]