Paul Koenig

Staff Writer

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Published
May 24, 2014

Showers end in time for Kents Hill School graduation in Readfield

Nearly 80 students received their diplomas at Saturday’s graduation, which had author and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan as its commencement speaker.
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May 20, 2014

Farmingdale plowing contractor says he never got letter from town

The town’s attorney sent a letter to Ellis Construction earlier this month asking for information about material purchases.
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May 19, 2014

Copper on Maine’s State House dome may become art pieces or souvenirs

There’s been significant interest in what will happen to the old copper on the iconic green dome after it’s replaced this year.
Published
May 18, 2014

Director of Gardiner’s Johnson Hall looks to expand

Mike Miclon tripled the number of shows from the previous year and brought in 2,000 attendees at the Gardiner venue.
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May 16, 2014

Alewives return to Togus Stream for first time in 200 years

The Maine Department of Marine Resources began stocking Lower Togus Pond in Chelsea four years ago with the hope that fish born there would return.
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May 15, 2014

Maine officers who died in the line of duty honored in Augusta

Gov. Paul LePage said the state’s roll call of 83 law enforcement officers, memorialized on Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, superheroes.
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May 14, 2014

Gardiner councilors give initial approval for allowing reuse of older buildings

Any proposals for new commercial uses would be subject to council and Planning Board approval.
Published
May 12, 2014

Councilors to give direction on Gardiner budget

Councilors will also review an ordinance that would allow commercial use of older buildings, likes schools and churches, in residential areas.
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May 12, 2014

Gardiner, Hallowell caught in flood insurance confusion

Recent changes to the federal flood insurance program returned some of the insurance premium subsidies for older buildings, but it’s not clear how much the rates will increase in the future.
Published
May 8, 2014

Comprehensive plan sent to Gardiner City Council

The updated plan, once approved, would be used as a guide for city officials over the next decade, largely in dealing with zoning and development issues.