School meals served on remote learning days will now be reimbursed by the state

The news could be a boon to central Maine districts that were facing thousands of dollars of unbudgeted expenses or ending the school year in late June.

Former chief of staff named next Army assistant adjutant general

School until late June or thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses?

Districts, including those based in Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, are no longer reimbursed for providing students meals on remote learning days, complicating efforts to reschedule missed hours of instruction.

Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area

The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.

Gardiner secures nearly $71,000 in federal funds for extrication equipment

The money from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is planned for improved extrication equipment and tools to outfit a Gardiner Fire Department engine and its three ambulances.

Gardiner Cub Scout pack honors service members at monthly meeting

University of Rhode Island recognizes local dean’s list students

Gardiner student makes Gustavus Adolphus College dean’s list

Kennebec Savings Bank awards two $30,000 Catalyst Grants to central nonprofits

Gardiner orders evacuation of Water Street building after report finds dangerous instability

The order to evacuate 247 Water St. came after an engineering review commissioned by Gardiner city officials found the fire-damaged building at 235 Water St. to be at risk of catastrophic failure, which the mayor says is the result of "stubborn inaction" by the owner.