After Gardiner’s at-large elected officials are sworn in, the new City Council voted to confirm Robert Peabody as Gardiner city manager.
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Here’s the best of 2024 in stories, photos in central Maine
An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Minor arrested in connection to Gardiner school threat
A threat closed Gardiner Area High School for several hours Friday morning.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court denies appeal of convicted Gardiner murderer
Dylan Ketcham, 26, was sentenced last year to essentially a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murder and attempted murder.
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Augusta-area tech center names professionals of month
Students Hannah Kidd of Augusta Anthony Rivera of Chelsea recognized by Capital Area Technical Center staff.
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Augusta school board passes new guidelines on gender discrimination
Cony Middle and High School is named in a federal lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of the updated policies.
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Gardiner area Girl Scouts hold benefit event
Check out other upcoming area events!
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Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
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Festival of Trees in Gardiner has impressive turnout, business and attendees alike
The 7th annual Festival of Trees, which ends Sunday, allows people to attempt to win holiday trees filled with prizes..
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Longtime Gardiner-area school superintendent to step down
After nearly 15 years in the school district, Patricia Hopkins resigned from her role as superintendent at Thursday night’s board meeting, effective June 30, 2025.