Artistic directors grapple with planning for a summer season of theater, music, dance and movies that may not happen if public gatherings remain limited because of coronavirus.
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Central Maine ingenuity helping meet the need for face shields
Central Maine educators and business owner are among the people who are putting their skills to work in order to provide protective gear for those coming in contact with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine
As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
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Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations
Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
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Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
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The Early Evening Show will stream live from Johnson Hall
GARDINER – The Early Evening Show, Mike Miclon’s spoof of a Late-Night talk-Show will be live over the internet for an epic evening of hilarious comedy, incredible music, and wild improvisations. Featuring guitar man Samuel James, physical comedian Jason Tardy, dynamic folk-duo Oren Robinson & April Reed-Cox (also known as The Early Evening Show Orchestra), […]
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DON’T FLUSH YET: Toilet paper substitutes cause concern for Augusta, Gardiner wastewater systems
Wastewater treatment plant operators warn that flushing toilet paper substitutes is likely to clog sewer lines and could lead to costly repairs.
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The magic and mentalism of Viktor Zenko coming Johnson Hall
Viktor Zenko will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center in Gardiner. Doors open a half-hour before the show. Houdini was known as the King of Cards. Due to Viktor Zenko’s charming Russian accent and amazing card skills, he is known as The Card Czar. In fact, […]
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Gardiner marijuana rules nearly set, raise concerns about cost
While city officials want to be prepared for the launch of the adult-use marijuana market later this year, Dennis Meehan, owner of Nature’s Summit in Gardiner, is trying to determine how to navigate the new regulations and annual licensing requirements.
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Maine Event Comedy presents Mark Scalia at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy presents 30-year comedy veteran Mark Scalia at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center in Gardiner. The show will also feature Ryan Gartley and Jay Hunter. Since starting his career in Boston, Scalia has entertained thousands of people across the United State and Canada. He’s a highly […]