Johnny Ater to take the stage at the next Johnson Hall Stand-Up Comedy Series show

Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists

U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.

Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line

Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.

Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine

The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.

Powerful winds, rains across central Maine bring outages, closures and expectation of flooding

The storm that moved into the region late Sunday knocked down trees and power lines and is expected to bring flooding to local streams and the Kennebec River starting Monday night.

Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine

Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.

$2.9 million in upgrades on horizon for Gardiner wastewater treatment plant

Gardiner officials approve sewer rate increase, to go into effect in January

The increase, to be applied only to the quarterly minimum charge, will recoup what the city has spent for several emergency repairs and higher costs for chemicals and electricty, and for planned plant improvements at a time when revenue has been flat.

Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center plans Stand Up Comedy Series

Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner hospital into apartments

The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.