The project, funded by a grant from the Maine Department of Education and built by the cast and crew of the popular Magnolia Network cable television series, was unveiled on Monday night’s episode.
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Gardiner unified basketball team shines in first-ever home game
The city’s first unified basketball team, which pairs special needs athletes with partners, won 82-70 on Thursday against Hall-Dale High School of Farmingdale.
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Johnson Hall comedy series features JJ Jones
Johnson Hall’s “On the Road” Stand-Up Comedy Series presents JJ Jones at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at The Blind Pig Next Level in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the show will also feature Dennis Price, Tim Hofmann, and Derek Cote. Each show features at least 3 comedians and runs about 90 minutes. These […]
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Hannaford supermarket in Gardiner set to reopen in early April
The Gardiner Hannaford at 40 Main Ave. experienced its worst flooding damage in nearly 40 years during the Dec. 18 storm, which flooded most of downtown Gardiner and downtown Hallowell.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules
Local officials say they’re bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.
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Maine schools prepare for cost of up to $13 million in first 6 months of new paid family leave program
Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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Open Book Players to present ‘Love Letters’ Feb. 8
GARDINER — The Open Book Players group is set to present “Love Letters,” a play written by A. R. Gurney, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. This play, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, centers on two characters, […]
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Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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Johnny Ater to take the stage at the next Johnson Hall Stand-Up Comedy Series show
Johnson Hall plans to present an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Johnny Ater and hosted by Mark Turcotte at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Blind Pig Next Level, at 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Those who attend will hear jokes about life in Maine, the meaning of life, and everything in between. Each […]