Paul Koenig

Staff Writer

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October 13, 2014

Gardiner’s candidates for mayor clash on spending, development

Mayor Thomas Harnett said he thinks the city has improved in recent years, but his opponent, former city councilor George Trask, thinks the city has been stagnant and is wasting money.
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October 11, 2014

Former legislators face political newcomer in Maine Senate District 14 race

Independent Gary Quintal, Democrat David Bustin and Republican Earle McCormick are competing for District 14, a district only slightly changed since 2012.
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October 7, 2014

Gardiner candidates debate city’s role as service center

The Gardiner Public Library hosted a forum Tuesday night for its candidates for mayor and City Council.
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October 6, 2014

Gardiner candidates for mayor, council to speak

The differences between mayoral candidates Thomas Harnett and George Trask are likely to show at the candidate forum Tuesday night.
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October 3, 2014

Whitefield mining ordinance hearing set

A request to excavate prompted a moratorium and proposed amendments to the 1994 ordinance.
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October 2, 2014

Wayside Chapel honoring pastor for 59 years of service

The Rev. Fred Benner, 83, retired as pastor of the West Gardiner church in August and will be honored on Saturday.
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September 30, 2014

Lawmakers approve plan for old State House copper

The Legislative Council approved a plan Wednesday crafted with the help of the Maine Arts Commission just as workers were finishing installing the dome’s new copper sheathing.
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September 28, 2014

Former Webb’s Store in Randolph being rebuilt by Damon family

Damon’s Quick Stop, which burned in March and then had to be floodproofed, is expected to be open before the year is out.
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September 28, 2014

Mills: Kuklinski was ‘master of rebounds’

Stanley Kuklinski, husband of the state attorney general and a former Mt. Blue boys’ tennis coach and Maine Athletics Commission chairman, died last week.
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September 27, 2014

Kids get messy for Monmouth AppleFest’s pie-eating contest

Saturday’s AppleFest 2014 in Monmouth hosted several apple-themed activities, as well as an annual breakfast and a 5-kilometer race.