Lainey Cooley is ready to take on a new challenge in a big city. After living in Gardiner her whole life and attending Gardiner Area High School, where she is valedictorian of the class of 2024, she’s set for a new experience. Cooley, 18, plans to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and […]
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Voters in Gardiner-area school district send $32.4 million budget to June 11 referendum
While one voter from West Gardiner tried to add $2 million to the spending plan, voters passed the proposed $32.4 million budget without change.
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Fire destroys Litchfield garage, damages nearby houses
Firefighters from Litchfield, Gardiner, Wales and West Gardiner used a tanker relay to extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes.
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West Gardiner man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Jon A. Hall will be sentenced in federal court at a future date on 13 charges related to child pornography and a charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
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West Gardiner academy lists honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 7: Veronica Cuevas. Grade 8: Connor Barry and Joshua Grant. Grade 10: Gavin Inglis. Highest Honors Grade 9: Belicia Cuevas. Grade 11: Landon Morrison. Check out upcoming […]
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Several positions cut in proposed $32.4 million budget for Gardiner-area schools, with an increase of 9.5% to taxpayers
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 11 represents a 7.6% increase to current spending.
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Residents add $56,000 to West Gardiner’s $1.75 million proposed spending plan
The three-hour town meeting finished up around 4 p.m. Saturday with additional money and four amendments to town ordinances.
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Residents rescued from fire that spread from garage into West Gardiner home
No injuries were reported in fire, which destroyed a garage and damaged a High Street home.
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Grace Christian Academy names honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy recognizes the following students for honor roll achievement for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. Highest honors: Connor Barry. High honors: Belicia Cuevas, Ronnie Cuevas and and Joshua Grant. Honors: Gavin Inglis. Check out upcoming area events!
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Waterville hospice to offer September retreat for those grieving
Camp Ray of Hope, a weekend retreat for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8, at Pilgrim Lodge at 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane in West Gardiner. The cost is $60 per person or $180 for a family of three or more; scholarships are […]