U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.
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Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line
Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.
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Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.
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Powerful winds, rains across central Maine bring outages, closures and expectation of flooding
The storm that moved into the region late Sunday knocked down trees and power lines and is expected to bring flooding to local streams and the Kennebec River starting Monday night.
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Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine
Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
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$2.9 million in upgrades on horizon for Gardiner wastewater treatment plant
GARDINER — City officials are poised to move ahead with the second phase of improvements to the Gardiner wastewater treatment plant. The second phase, estimated to cost about $2.9 million, would replace the plant’s electronic control system and related equipment, upgrade the chemical feed system and blower, repair the roof and replace the boiler, among […]
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Gardiner officials approve sewer rate increase, to go into effect in January
The increase, to be applied only to the quarterly minimum charge, will recoup what the city has spent for several emergency repairs and higher costs for chemicals and electricty, and for planned plant improvements at a time when revenue has been flat.
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Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center plans Stand Up Comedy Series
A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the event will feature some of New England’s funniest comics presenting their unique brand of humor. Those who attend can hear jokes about life […]
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Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner hospital into apartments
The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.
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Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner health care facility into apartments
The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.