The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
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York County Community College lists local honor students
WELLS — Four local students have been made honors for their academic achievements during the 2022 fall semester at York County Community College. They are Lorenna Ambrose of Chelsea, part-time dean’s list; Michaela Bisson of Winslow, dean’s list; Ella Buck of Sidney, part-time dean’s list; and Karin Soucy of Gardiner, part-time dean’s list. […]
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Gardiner officials name temporary police chief, library director to fill in for departing department heads
Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury was named interim police chief and Assistant Library Director Dawn Thistle was named interim library director Wednesday as the city works to fill those department head positions.
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Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another
The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
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Early morning fire damages Gardiner apartment after sprinkler system stops spread
Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg said the sprinkler system in 6 Maine Ave. building knocked down the small fire that started in a third-floor apartment when a burner on a stove ignited some paper materials.
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Augusta, West Gardiner students compete in winter activities to win money for new playground, classroom equipment
Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta and Helen A. Thompson Elementary School in West Gardiner join 14 other Maine schools in vying for up to $5,000 by participating in WinterKids Winter Games.
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South Gardiner student makes Bob Jones University president’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Brandon Hilton of South Gardiner, a freshman graphic design major, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the 2022 fall president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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South Gardiner students make Bob Jones University dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two South Gardiner students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bob Jones University. They are Drew Hilton, a sophomore Christian ministries major, and Logan Hilton, a junior criminal justice major. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Check […]
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Arsonist who destroyed Gardiner trailer sentenced to five years in prison on burglary, tampering charges
Joseph P. Manganella, 41, of Windsor pleaded guilty to having committed several crimes while on probation following his 2017 conviction for arson.