In response to economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the library’s board of trustees is recommending city officials not increase the fees neighboring communities pay to use the library.
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Gardiner house, home to many foster children over the years, destroyed by fire
No injuries were reported in fire that authorities say destroyed the Fairview Street home of a woman known for fostering 100s of children.
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Downtown Gardiner businesses proceed with caution
Downtown Gardiner retailers are opening their doors to customers again with public health protections in place, hoping to draw their customers back.
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Central Maine restaurants report varied business during first week open
Some Augusta and Gardiner restaurant owners are happy with their level of patrons, while one Hallowell business is wondering where diners are.
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Bailey Bourque makes Colby-Sawyer College dean’s list
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Bailey Bourque, of Gardiner, has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement at Colby-Sawyer College. Bourque, a senior, is majoring in nursing. Commencement has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or […]
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Daniel Bailey, owner of Percy Bailey Auto Sales, dies in Union crash
Friends and acquaintances remember Daniel Bailey as a man who loved his family, his business and his community.
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Bob Jones University announces president’s list
Recognized for academic achievement were Zachary Hilton, Gennah Mason and Matthew Steward.
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Gardiner’s fire chief seeking more firefighters
The Gardiner City Council is expected to consider a proposal to add three firefighters when it reviews the city’s proposed budget in coming weeks.
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Central Maine food banks scrambling for supplies but continuing to meet need during the pandemic
Food banks in Augusta, Gardiner and Hallowell are struggling to get diverse products, but are keeping up with increased need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district considers adding social worker, instructional coaches
Even with the addition of these three positions, three of the four towns in the district will see their SAD 11 assessments drop, and Pittston’s will increase by a fraction of a percent.