Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine

Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.

Maine Dead Project to perform benefit show for Johnson Hall Capital Campaign

The Oren Robinson Band to perform at Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series

Community foundation awards almost $29K to nonprofits

Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges

A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.

Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner

Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.

Musician Martin Swinger left lasting impact in Maine and beyond

In Maine, Swinger was well-known for hosting and producing the cable TV music show, 'ALIVE! From Johnson Hall,' for nine years in Gardiner.

Potters explore new shapes, designs with Maine in mind

Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books

The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.

Emergence of browntail moths across central Maine shows growing scope of outbreak

While the moths do not pose the same risk as the caterpillars, with their toxic, rash-causing hairs, the moths clearly illustrate the spread of the invasive species into central Maine.