Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, will hold public office hours from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Dave’s Diner, 390 Brunswick Ave., in Gardiner. Public office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their elected officials, ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Bellows will give updates on […]
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Central Maine superintendents: Snow days more common now than the past
School officials said icing events have spurred more cancellations than they did in previous decades.
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Claim of state dispatch center underfunding disputed as Gardiner looks to rally affected Kennebec County towns
Cliff Wells denies Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason’s claim the regional dispatch center is underfunded, while Gardiner proposes a solution to keep the center running for 22 communities.
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State-run dispatch center in Augusta allegedly underfunded for years
A lack of funding for the state-run regional communications center in Augusta has contributed to the dispatch service problems 22 Kennebec County communities currently face.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
While out on bail, West Gardiner woman charged with drug trafficking
Megan Shockley faces charges of trafficking in cocaine base while she was out on bail for other drug trafficking charges.
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay speaker series continues Feb. 13
Steve Brooke from Upstream to talk about Cobbosseecontee: On the Edge of Restoration in Brunswick.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner sets library fees for neighboring towns
Going forward, the charges for partner towns will be determined on a per capita basis, rather than on usage or circulation.
Posted inLocal & State
Fire destroys West Gardiner garage, vehicles
A neighbor reported the fire after hearing tires pop in the garage.
Posted inLocal & State
Chimney fire reignites, damaging West Gardiner home
After quelling a chimney fire on Sunday night, firefighters had to return to Neck Road Monday morning to control flames in a bedroom
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State prepares to install string of high-speed chargers for electric vehicles
Seven stations scattered from Kennebunk to Jackman are expected to come online next year, giving vehicles a fast charge that will take them 240 miles.