GARDINER (AP) — A Maine couple wants to open a hard cider brewery inside an old church building in Gardiner, but first they need city approval. David Boucher and his fiancee, Kristina Nugent, of New Harbor, have been looking to open their Lost Orchard Brewing Co. in the former Gardiner Congregational Church for months, but […]
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Gardiner ear biter cleared of assault charges
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine man who bit off a portion of another man’s ear during a fight has been acquitted of assault charges. A Kennebec County Superior Court jury on Wednesday cleared Dylan Nathaniel Hendsbee of charges connected to the fight in April 2013 in which a third man suffered a fractured jaw. The […]
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Judge orders psychological exam for man accused of killing his father
AUGUSTA — During his initial court appearance Thursday, Leroy Smith III of Gardiner, the man accused of killing his father at their Cannard Street home, was ordered held in jail until he can undergo a psychological exam. No plea was entered, and Justice Donald Marden said Smith will be held in Kennebec County Jail until […]
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Richmond body: Gardiner man charged in dad’s murder
GARDINER — The son of a 56-year-old Gardiner man whose remains were found in Richmond on Monday morning has been charged with murder in connection with his death. Maine State Police late Tuesday afternoon charged Leroy Smith III, 24, with murdering his father, Leroy Smith II, Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public […]
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Coast Guard to begin breaking ice on Kennebec River
PORTLAND (AP) — Spring is getting its official welcome in Maine from the Coast Guard breaking up winter ice. Tugs boats are scheduled Wednesday to tackle winter ice in the main channel of the Kennebec River from Merrymeeting Bay to the town of Gardiner. Opening the channel to prevent flooding from melting snow is a […]
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Man wanted in Gardiner shooting arrested in Massachusetts
A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Gardiner was arrested in Massachusetts early Friday morning, according to officials. Paul Coyne, 32, who had seven active warrants for his arrest, is allegedly responsible for a shooting in Gardiner that left a man with a gunshot wound to his leg. Scott Fish of the Maine […]
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Police looking for suspect in Gardiner shooting
GARDINER — Police are looking for a convicted felon in connection with a shooting in Gardiner early Thursday morning. Paul Coyne, 32, has seven active warrants for his arrest and fled the scene of a shooting at Spring Street before police arrived, according to Gardiner police Chief James Toman. Officers were called to the scene […]
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Boys’ hockey: Gardiner gets first win at Leavitt’s expense
AUBURN — At times Wednesday night, Leavitt’s defense didn’t respond quickly enough. In another split second, the Hornets were just too eager. The end result was a costly 4-2 Western Class B boys’ hockey loss to previously winless Gardiner at Norway Savings Bank Arena. “We keep losing ground to people that are behind us,” Leavitt […]
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Maine company gives soldiers the gift of golf
In response to a serviceman’s email, a Maine golf company reached out with a massive donation to keep troops deployed to Afghanistan swinging. It began with an innocent inquiry. Staff Sgt. Justin Poirier of Waterville, currently serving with the Maine Army National Guard, contacted Matt Barnard, marketing director at Harris Golf, about purchasing some equipment. […]
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Snow slows down crews restoring power in Maine
The Maine couple spent Christmas Eve at a family member’s home without electricity. Christmas morning found them at their own home without power. And to complete their holiday, they traveled to a third darkened home to exchange gifts that afternoon. “You have to go with the flow and adapt, and do the best you can,” […]