Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships

Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.

Central Maine summer entertainment season on hold?

Artistic directors grapple with planning for a summer season of theater, music, dance and movies that may not happen if public gatherings remain limited because of coronavirus.

Central Maine ingenuity helping meet the need for face shields

Central Maine educators and business owner are among the people who are putting their skills to work in order to provide protective gear for those coming in contact with coronavirus.

Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine

As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.

Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations

Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.

Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.

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DON’T FLUSH YET: Toilet paper substitutes cause concern for Augusta, Gardiner wastewater systems

Wastewater treatment plant operators warn that flushing toilet paper substitutes is likely to clog sewer lines and could lead to costly repairs.

The magic and mentalism of Viktor Zenko coming Johnson Hall

Gardiner marijuana rules nearly set, raise concerns about cost

While city officials want to be prepared for the launch of the adult-use marijuana market later this year, Dennis Meehan, owner of Nature's Summit in Gardiner, is trying to determine how to navigate the new regulations and annual licensing requirements.