Most school districts across central Maine have seen an increase in enrollment numbers this year, rebounding from fewer students participating during the first year-and-a-half of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gardiner resale shop to reorganize, seeks more volunteers
The United Methodist Clothes Closet needs more volunteers to carry on its work in its resale shop that’s been operating in Gardiner for 17 years.
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Gardiner to host Maine Craft Weekend events showcasing local artisans, businesses
Gardiner is one of six featured cities in the statewide event and has coordinated citywide events to showcase locally made work and give people a chance to visit where the work is made.
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Gardiner residents meet leading candidate in search for next city manager
Christopher Ryan, a finalist for the city manager’s position, is in Gardiner this week to tour the city and its facilities, meet with officials and residents and participate in a second interview with the City Council.
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Kennebec County to issue federal rescue grant priorities in October
County officials want to identify initiatives that will benefit the larger community when it comes to deciding how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Gardiner Scouts help clean up waterfront
Scouts from Gardiner Troop 672 conducted a clean up at the Gardiner waterfront on Sept. 19. They were able to collect six bags of trash from around the boat launch, boardwalk and trails. Participants included Isa Russell, Sam Basselet, Lucas Hutchinson, Zack Bowman, Josh McGrath, Wyatt Gove, Ian Dickson, Henry Avery, Ethan Dickson, Garrett Babcock, […]
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Kennebec County to solicit priorities for spending federal relief funds
County officials are looking for input from cities, towns and nonprofits across the county on how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Swine and Stein Brewfest planned in Gardiner
Swine and Stein Brewfest has been scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, on Water Street in Gardiner. General admission begins at 1 p.m., or come early for the exclusive VIP tasting hour at noon. Gardiner Main Street is excited to return to a live Swine and Stein Brewfest event for 2021. After […]
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Gardiner-area school district reviews COVID-19 relief money plan
Maine School Administrative District 11 expects to receive nearly $3.6 million from the American Rescue Plan.
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Gardiner officials identify city manager candidate
Christopher Ryan, director of community and economic development for Harvard, Massachusetts, will visit Gardiner on Sept. 28 to meet with city staff, tour facilities and meet with members of the public.