Gardiner fire was accidental, state fire investigators say

The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the fire that damaged a School Street home in Gardiner Sunday was accidental.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley welcome community to new building

Dozens of people spent Saturday morning touring the new $10 million clubhouse, named for supporter Sandra M. Prescott, before it opens for business on Monday.

Sunday afternoon fire damages Gardiner house

Firefighters from more than a half-dozen southern Kennebec County communities respond to 45 School St., where flames damage back porch and rear side of 2 1/2-story house.

Widespread school resignations leave some local districts scrambling as students prepare to return

The need for ed techs is especially great at some local schools, as the jobs have undertaken more responsibilities without corresponding increases in pay.

Gardiner Cub Scout Pack to hold open house Aug. 27

Gardiner Troop 672 celebrates 90th birthday, builds mini library for church

Simon West chosen to represent District 2 on the Gardiner City Council

Simon West, 35, was the only candidate interested in filling out the unfinished term of Kerstin Gilg, who resigned at the end of June because he was moving out of Gardiner.

As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time

Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.

Gardiner art walk returns for the first time since 2019

ArtWalk Gardiner, with the exception of a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, has been going on strong for nearly two decades.

Hospice nonprofits partner to offer volunteer training