With three snow days in two weeks, districts have their own plan on what to do, but remote learning days are too much, some parents say.
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As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta looking at options that could leave surrounding users out
Some city councilors want the city to consider keeping its landfill to itself, or at least reduce the amount of regional waste taken in there, which would extend its lifespan but increase cost to taxpayers.
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Gardiner’s Johnson Hall showing free movies
GARDINER — Johnson Hall is offering a free movie series featuring new releases and classics in its downstairs theater at 280 Water St. The 10-week series began Jan. 20 and continues through March 24, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. Movies are scheduled to run at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. There also […]
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Gardiner-area school board votes to approve $250 gift cards for district employees
The Maine School Administrative District 11 board approved a memorandum of understanding for all district employees that also provides 15 days of COVID-19-related sick days and a half-day for employees on specific early release days.
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Gardiner hands out bonus pay to city employees for pandemic work
The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.
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Gardiner student makes Florida college campus dean’s list
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Zyrah Giustra of Gardiner has been named to the 2021 fall-quarter dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus in Port Orange, Florida. Palmer College of Chiropractic also has campuses in Davenport, Iowa and San Jose, California.
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Gardiner extends city parking ban for Jan. 29, 30
Due to a pending storm a parking ban has been scheduled for all city streets in Gardiner and South Gardiner beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, and ending at noon Sunday, Jan. 30. During this timeframe, all vehicles must be parked in driveways, in the Arcade Parking Lot, down at the waterfront or any […]
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Gardiner library announces Children’s Room opening
The Gardiner Public Library has announced that starting Monday, Jan. 31, the Children’s Room is scheduled to be open to all visitors Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No appointments will be required on these days of the week. The library will continue to offer single-family visits by appointment Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To set up an […]
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Augusta tech center lauds December professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta has announced its December professionals of the month. Raegan Bechard resides in Augusta. She is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the center. She didn’t plan to take the CNA program this year, but signed up after meeting with college admissions […]
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Gardiner officials declare Water Street building dangerous years after destructive fire
The Gardiner City Council declared 235 Water St. a dangerous building due to damage sustained from a 2015 blaze, but they hope the building in the city’s historic downtown can be preserved.