Christ Church Episcopal celebrated 250 years of worshipping on Saturday, even as members reflected on the impact that European colonialism had on the people who already lived in Kennebec Valley.
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From New Zealand to Gardiner: City hires new library director with experience all over the world
For Justin Hoenke, the move to take on the Gardiner Public Library director’s job is like returning home, but the trip for him and his family will be a long one as they relocate from Wellington, New Zealand.
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Frustration erupts over lack of detail in controversial Gardiner housing development plan
More than a year after developer Paul Boghossian first introduced his plan to redevelop the former Gardiner Family Medicine site, the city’s Planning Board members say they don’t have clear idea of what the project entails.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest returns bigger than ever
More than a thousand people attend Saturday’s annual Gardiner food and beverage event.
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School nurses report an uptick in angry parents and school districts have had to step in
Some schools districts remind parents that nurses are doing their job and should be treated “with kindness and respect,” while others turn to robocalls and email to limit verbal interactions.
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Gardiner-area school district uses committee data to continue mask mandate
During the Maine School Administrative District 11 School Board meeting Thursday, several parents questioned whether masks were working to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the state data suggests they make a difference.
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Gardiner to continue city manager search after candidate withdraws
Mayor Patricia Hart said Thursday the city manager position will be advertised again after Christopher Ryan notified city officials he was withdrawing himself from consideration.
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Gardiner City Council appoints Kathy Brown to fill vacant council seat
Kathy Brown, who moved to Gardiner with her husband a year ago, said she wants to work on drawing her fellow newcomers into making contributions as well as helping to develop the city’s downtown.
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Maine Craft Weekend draws visitors to Gardiner galleries, demonstrations
Artists share ideas and inspiration with one another — and hundreds of onlookers.
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Hallowell’s Hubbard Free Library goes fine free for overdue materials
The library had already suspended late fees in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now moved to make that permanent.