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Swine and Stein Brewfest planned in Gardiner
Swine and Stein Brewfest has been scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, on Water Street in Gardiner. General admission begins at 1 p.m., or come early for the exclusive VIP tasting hour at noon. Gardiner Main Street is excited to return to a live Swine and Stein Brewfest event for 2021. After […]
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Posted inLocal & State
Friends of beloved musician Martin Swinger planning central Maine concert, parade in his memory
The concert, called “Music in the Rafters: Celebrating the Music and Magic of Martin Swinger,” is set for Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Hall in Gardiner.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine
Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.
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Maine Dead Project to perform benefit show for Johnson Hall Capital Campaign
A benefit show for the Johnson Hall Capital Campaign featuring the Maine Dead Project. The Maine Dead Project performance on the Gardiner Waterfront is planned as a benefit for the Johnson Hall capital campaign. All funds raised will be matched by the Creativity Fund. The concert is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, doors […]
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The Oren Robinson Band to perform at Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series
Johnson Hall in Gardiner is proud to present the 2023 Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series at Gardiner’s waterfront every Friday night until Aug. 25. This week The Oren Robinson Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Robinson is a singer-songwriter from Midcoast Maine. Writing songs about nature and introspection as well […]
Posted inCommunity
Community foundation awards almost $29K to nonprofits
The Kennebec County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $28,950 in grants to four nonprofit organizations through its Community Building Grant Program. Grant recipients include: Augusta Teen Center, for a continuum of positive youth development services to help teenagers suspended from school and first-time offenders learn from their mistakes: $10,000. Boys & Girls […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner
Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.
Posted inLocal & State
Musician Martin Swinger left lasting impact in Maine and beyond
In Maine, Swinger was well-known for hosting and producing the cable TV music show, ‘ALIVE! From Johnson Hall,’ for nine years in Gardiner.