Gardiner honors Nancy Rines, Thom Harnett for service to city

City officials honored former District 2 Kennebec County Commissioner Nancy Rines and former state Rep. Thom Harnett for their service to the city at Wednesday's inauguration, during which the newly elected and reelected city officials were sworn in.

Generator located on porch thought to have caused Christmas Eve fire at historic Gardiner home

In the wake of the fire that destroyed the Laura E. Richards House and injured one occupant, local officials emphasized the importance of generator safety.

Gardiner police chief retires after 32 years with department

Chief James Toman, 52, began with the Gardiner Police Department as a part-time officer in 1990, and worked his way to the top position in 2003.

Gardiner hires new economic development director

Melissa Lindley, who has served as Gardiner Main Street's executive director since 2019, begins her new job with the city of Gardiner on Jan. 23.

Christmas Eve fire destroys historic Gardiner home

Firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze at the Laura Richards House at 3 Dennis St., where an occupant of the home suffered burns.

With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood

The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.

Gardiner Cubmaster receives Wood Badge beads, neckerchief

Gardiner gathers to mourn Chase Fossett

Memorial for Fossett, the 2020 Gardiner Area High School graduate, draws hundreds of supporters and heartfelt words.

Temple Beth El congregation returns to in-person Hanukkah celebrations with Sunday’s party

This year marks the return to an in-person event for Temple Beth El with games, songs and food, after two years of pandemic-driven adaptations for the annual celebration.

Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved

The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.