Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Early morning fire damages Gardiner apartment after sprinkler system stops spread

Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg said the sprinkler system in 6 Maine Ave. building knocked down the small fire that started in a third-floor apartment when a burner on a stove ignited some paper materials.

Generator located on porch thought to have caused Christmas Eve fire at historic Gardiner home

In the wake of the fire that destroyed the Laura E. Richards House and injured one occupant, local officials emphasized the importance of generator safety.

Christmas Eve fire destroys historic Gardiner home

Firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze at the Laura Richards House at 3 Dennis St., where an occupant of the home suffered burns.

With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood

The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.

Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved

The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.

Rails, trails or both? State officials urged to do something with unused Augusta-to-Brunswick rail corridor

Officials have begun a nine-month process to consider using the state-owned Lower Road rail corridor for a recreational trail that would pass through several central Maine communities.

Winter holiday celebrations debut Friday in central Maine

Starting Friday, central Maine's winter holiday season gets underway, bringing lights, parades, gingerbread and Santa.

Family, two dogs escape uninjured from West Gardiner house fire

Fire and rescue crews from six communities responded to 15 Lindsey Lane at about 6:45 p.m. Sunday.

Gardiner Area High School student funnels fear into action

Shawn Jiminez, a senior, organized a peaceful protest against gun violence in response to what he says is a lack of urgency and education surrounding gun violence and safety in public schools.