GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area is set to offer four presentations at the Maine Public Health Association Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Holiday in By the Bay in Portland. This year’s conference theme is “Innovations in Public Health.” The conference will showcase a broad array of programs, projects, and initiatives […]
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Spectrum Generations to offer wellness workshops this fall
Spectrum Generations, in collaboration with Healthy Living for ME, is holding a series of wellness workshops this fall designed to help individuals of all ages and abilities improve their health, well-being and overall quality of life. Whether one seeks to increase physical activity, manage chronic conditions, or navigate the challenges of caregiving, these workshops aim […]
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Gardiner Elks to host dinner theater Sept. 28
Reservations must be made at the Elks Lodge; the tickets are cash only.
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Central Maine locations feature children’s walks with a twist
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has announced StoryWalk locations in Kennebec County. The following locations currently house StoryWalks: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner. StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting […]
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Gardiner open mic nights highlighted young artists
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area and the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board hosted youth open mic nights on July 18 and 30 at Johnson Hall Opera House. The purpose of the events was to highlight youth artists and provide space to let their creativity thrive in a smoke-free, substance-free environment. Several youth […]
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Economic struggles prompt popular downtown Gardiner restaurant to renovate, rebrand
Formerly The Blind Pig, the newly-conceived restaurant 266 StillWater opened this week to offer a different variety in cuisine in a downsized, refurbished space.
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Open Book Players presents ‘Reading Rumpus’
Open Book Players will present “Reading Rumpus” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. This readers theatre presentation includes a cast of seventeen children and adults and performances will feature the works of Maine Children’s Books authors and illustrators. Books featured include: “The Lobster Lady” by Alexandra Hinrichs […]
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After months of debate, Gardiner-area school board passes transgender student policy
After extensive changes based on community feedback, the Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors adopted the policy Thursday by a 10-2 vote.
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CODA Chorus to start rehearsals, lists concert dates
WINTHROP — CODA Chorus plans to hold rehearsals for its 57th season from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 12 weeks starting on Sept. 10 at Winthrop United Methodist Church at 58 Main St. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and dues will cost $40. The chorus is open to all, no auditions are necessary. Music Director Christine Letcher, […]
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Augusta man indicted on 17 counts of gross sexual assault on children
Matthew A. Greenlaw, 42, of Augusta, was arrested after the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit received information from an undercover federal Homeland Security Investigations agent.