Gardiner-area principal to step down, with director of remote learning academy taking reins in July

Lauren Arnold, who is currently director of Western Maine Remote Academy, was hired Tuesday night by the MSAD 11 board of directors to replace Principal Chad Kempton, who held the job for about 20 years.

Video: Gardiner race walker Ashlyn Poulin rises to greatness after shining at national level

Senior making name for herself after turning in strong performances at New Balance nationals, other big events.

Gardiner officials to fill 2 vacancies after city council, school board resignations

The Gardiner City Council is seeking letters of interest from anyone interested in filling vacancies after District 4 City Councilor Marc Rines and Gardiner-area school board member Matthew Marshall resigned before the end of their terms.

Local students make Bates College dean’s list

Photos: Jazz band students perform at Gardiner school

The rehearsals took place Friday at Gardiner Area High School. Photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.

Pittston residents to vote on $1.6 million budget at annual Town Meeting

The annual Town Meeting is Saturday at Pittston Randolph Consolidated School and will be followed by a municipal election Monday at the Pittston Town Office.

Short-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service

While a plan has emerged to handle 911 calls across northern and western Kennebec County by splitting the duties between Waterville and Androscoggin County, the county's Emergency Management Agency director is working to identify whether a different long-term solution is possible.

Justice orders demolition of downtown Gardiner building damaged by fire

Maine Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon ordered the demolition Wednesday of 235 Water St. after Gardiner city officials evacuated the adjacent building in February after fears of its catastrophic failure.

Artwalk Gardiner is set for Friday

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.