GARDINER — The Monkitree store is hosting “Rejuvenation,” a show of works by eight local artists. With Rejuvenation, artists are sharing through their art what reinvigorates them, according to a news release from the gallery. This show features the work of eight artists working in a variety of medium — photography, mixed media collage, fiber […]
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Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia
While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.
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Discarded materials leads to damaging fire at Pittston home, official says
Pittston Fire Chief Joshua Johnson said some discarded materials ignited the fire outside the house, which spread into the roof.
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Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
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Snow day or remote day? Parents have mixed thoughts as central Maine schools grapple with winter weather decisions
With three snow days in two weeks, districts have their own plan on what to do, but remote learning days are too much, some parents say.
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Maine Event Comedy presents Carolyn Plummer at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy presents 15-year comedy veteran Carolyn Plummer at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Johnson Hall Theater in Gardiner. The show will also feature Cher Lynn and Mike Gray. The show is for ages 21-plus and will contain adult language and content. Plummer pulls material from life’s hum-drum, day-to-day monotony – and […]
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Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say
The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.
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Gardiner imposes mask mandate for public meetings, library
Decision comes as highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across Maine and daily case counts remain high.
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Identified by tipster and ex-boyfriend, woman charged in October robbery of Big Apple in Augusta
Kiara E. Lewis, 29, arrested Monday by Gardiner police on an Augusta police warrant. She allegedly threatened a convenience store clerk, then fleeing with $200 and a pack of cigarettes.
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Central Maine government officials consider renewing pandemic precautions as omicron variant surges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Maine, local governments have taken different tacks in how they conduct public meetings and carry on municipal business.