The spending plan includes a 13% increase to the local share, driven by rising town valuations, salary increases and higher costs of necessary expenses like transportation for students with special services.
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Longtime Kennebec County register of probate to retire in June
Kathleen Ayers, 62, has worked in the county’s Probate Court office for 30 years, more than 25 as register of probate.
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Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Honors Grade 7: Ella Fors. Grade 8: Anabelle Barry and Caleb Juarez. Grade 9: Ben Fors. High Honors Grade 6: Mayla Juarez. Grade 9: Gavin Inglis. Grade 12: Logan Fleming. Highest […]
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Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby held in Gardiner
GARDINER — Thirty-eight Cub Scouts from across the region competed in the Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby races, held April 1 at Christ Church on the Common. These youth had won in their respective age divisions at their local Cub Scout pack before moving on to the district races. Once there, two sets of races […]
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West Gardiner endorses spending plan, rejects lot size change
In an advisory vote, town residents on Saturday rejected a proposal to increase the town’s minimum lot size to 3 acres, but they remain concerned about West Gardiner’s fast rate of growth.
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West Gardiner’s proposed budget to remain flat
West Gardiner residents are expected to elect a selectman and vote on the annual budget during Saturday’s Town Meeting as well as weigh in on banning future solar farms and self-storage facilities.
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Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots
For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.
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Outcry over proposed ordinances prompts West Gardiner officials to scuttle 2 of them
While West Gardiner residents have historically favored little regulation, more than 200 residents turned out to a public hearing Thursday to support a ban on commercial solar and self-storage facilities rather than regulation.
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Maine Craft Association, partner appoint new executive director
The Maine Crafts Association and Shop Maine Craft board of directors has appointed Whitney Gill as its new executive director. The eighth director in the organizations’ 40-year history, she first joined the association as an artist and retail gallery staff member in 2013, according to a news release from the association. Working across MCA & […]
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Local students earn award from Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Three local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Whitney Poplawski of Augusta earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s Leavitt School of Health. Brenda Ryder of Liberty earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s College of Business. Jim Savage of West Gardiner earned […]