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Gardiner’s fire chief seeking more firefighters

by Jessica Lowell May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine food banks scrambling for supplies but continuing to meet need during the pandemic

by Sam Shepherd May 14, 2020May 16, 2020

Food banks in Augusta, Gardiner and Hallowell are struggling to get diverse products, but are keeping up with increased need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Gardiner-area school district considers adding social worker, instructional coaches

by Jessica Lowell May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

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.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Gardiner officials to hear overview of proposed budget for fiscal 2021

by Jessica Lowell May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

The proposal is about 6.4% more than current spending.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Gardiner’s Johnson Hall announces summer plans

by Jessica Lowell May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

The performing arts center is canceling its free summer concert series, but will replace that with streaming shows every two weeks from June through at least October.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions

by Keith Edwards May 5, 2020May 6, 2020

Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships

by Jessica Lowell May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.