The Early Evening Show, Mike Miclon’s spoof of a Late-Night talk-Show, will be live over the internet for an evening of comedy, music, and improvisations at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, from the stage of Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner.. Each show will feature physical comedian, Jason Tardy, mad jugglers, Shane & Collin […]
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Central Maine theaters take cautious steps toward fall season
Theaters and event centers are taking different approaches to welcoming people back through their doors as they wait to see when public health restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 might loosen.
Central Maine independent record stores celebrate music in a different way
While Record Store Day in April was canceled, the reimagined RSD Drops 2020 is bringing customers back to independent record stores, even as one longtime owner says goodbye.
Gardiner motorcycle crash victims remembered as loving young couple
The families of Anthony Fournier and Krissy Doughty remembered them as a couple who were living their lives to the fullest.
Two killed Sunday in motorcycle, SUV collision in Gardiner
It appears that the motorcycle veered into the lane of oncoming traffic, police say.
Gardiner churchyard project reassembles stone pieces
For six years, three people have been working to locate and repair gravestones for the churchyard next to Christ Church Episcopal. With just four identified graves left, they are wondering if more stones will turn up.
United Methodist Clothes Closet to reopen Sept. 1 in Gardiner
United Methodist Clothes Closet at 109 Spring St. in Gardiner will reopen its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning Sept. 1. The Randolph United Methodist Church’s clothes closet offers reasonable clothing for sale. Social distancing and masks will be required, and there will be a limit of three people at […]
Gardiner Public Library offers limited opening
The Gardiner Public Library once again welcomes patrons inside from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 152 Water St., according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. People can now enter the building at the rear entrance for the adult library area. For full guidelines, see its website or call 207-582-3312. […]
Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
Opportunities emerge on Gardiner’s Water Street
Some projects, such as the Jokers & Rogues craft brewery, are nearing completion, while newer ones, including Ruby’s Place bakery at 242 Water St., are on a shorter schedule for opening.