Gardiner-area school district to explore consolidating 4 elementary schools into one building

MSAD 11 officials will send a bid proposal to determine the cost estimate, which is currently estimated at about $75 million.

West Gardiner to reconsider restrictions for solar, self-storage and medical pot operations

After setting aside the four proposed ordinances earlier this year, West Gardiner officials are presenting revised ordinances at a public hearing Wednesday, with voting at a special town meeting scheduled for October.

Turnpike traffic to be impacted as work wraps up on West Gardiner interchange

Contractors are removing the old entering ramp at Exit 102 on the Maine Turnpike, which has been replaced with a new ramp.

Crash on I-95 in West Gardiner causes minor injuries, slows traffic

Three people were taken to the hospital Monday morning after a car hit a guardrail.

Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child

Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.

Gardiner’s Troop 672 explores Florida Keys

Beverage makers, enthusiasts to flock to Augusta as Kennebec River Brewfest returns

The annual event, put on by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, draws people from across Maine and New England to try out the latest from craft beverage makers from across the state.

Two rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick

After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.

More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area

The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

Western New England University recognizes local graduates