Four decades after Denise and Benny Reehl formed a group to buy Johnson Hall, renovations to the historic opera house are nearing completion. To meet the requirements of the tax credit program funding part of the work, the building must be safe for occupancy by Dec. 31.
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Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.
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Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks
Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.
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Gardiner considers joining statewide effort to reduce carbon emissions, protect against climate change
Joining the Maine Community Resilience Partnership would give Gardiner officials access to grant funding that would help pay for projects.
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Gardiner to host Swine & Stein Brewfest Oct. 7
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. It will feature samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up […]
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Great Race to return to central Maine, choosing Gardiner as its finish line
Six years after the rally-style endurance race last motored through central Maine, organizers of the vintage car trek are planning to finish the June 2024 multi-state race with three days in the state, ending in Gardiner.
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Bishop celebrates annual Blue Mass to honor first responders
BANGOR — Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 17 at St. John Church. The Mass is an opportunity to show gratitude towards and to pray for those who work in public safety, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and game wardens, all of whom were represented at the ceremony. The […]
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Maine Crafts Association receives gift from foundation
The Maine Crafts Association is the recipient of a charitable gift from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation in support of the Maine Craft Artist Awards. This grant builds upon the 14-year legacy of the award by offering new benefits to future recipients and will be reopening the 2023 nomination period. In 2009, the association began to honor […]
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Toddler killed after being struck by tow truck in Chelsea
The fatal crash happened Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. on Windsor Road.