Brett Palmer of West Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Chad Kempton. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout his four years at GAHS, Brett has […]
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West Gardiner senior named National Merit Scholar semi-finalist
Brett Palmer of West Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, is a 2022 National Merit Scholar semi-finalist. He has advanced to the final round of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition, according to a news release from the school. Palmer is one of six seniors in Maine to achieve this level and one […]
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Thomas College students compete in spring innovation challenge
WATERVILLE — Teams of Thomas College students competed in the President’s Innovation Challenge on campus the week of April 25. They collaborated with Maine employers and used design thinking for a semester-long project to solve real-world problems, according to a news release from the college. Winners of the Innovation Challenge pitch competition were Shawnna Frost […]
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Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
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New law to help tackle invasive plants that have troubled Cobbossee Lake for nearly 5 years
State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.
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Gardiner-area school district cuts sports programs, positions to reduce increase in budget proposal
The proposed budget for the 2022 to 2023 school year started with an increase of nearly 10%, but through cuts, the school board got the increase down to 5.21%.
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Local students make Simmons University dean’s list
BOSTON — Five local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are Allyson Cunningham of Augusta, Kaili Shorey of Vassalboro, Abigail Bloom of Waterville, Amanda Farrington of West Gardiner, and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point […]
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West Gardiner approves budget, bigger raises for town staff
Amendments from the floor will give town employees a 4% raise this year, rather than the 2% proposed in the $1.45 million spending plan.
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West Gardiner budget features firetruck request, increased fuel spending
West Gardiner voters will consider approving plans for a new firetruck, a building for the town historical society and a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley’s new facility at the upcoming Town Meeting.
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Man convicted of brutally murdering West Gardiner teen dies in prison
Michael Boucher, 71, died Sunday morning at the Maine State Prison in Warren, according to the Maine Department of Corrections