An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.
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Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57
Molloy, a fill-the-room personality with connections in every Maine corner, worked for the KJ for 3 decades, framing fires, elections and everything in between.
After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation
Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.
Parents’ rights groups, backed by conservative funders, bring fight to Maine school boards
The Gardiner-area school board is one of many across the state being confronted with organized, sometimes disruptive, efforts to remake education.
Wells football staves off Gardiner for Class C quarterfinal win
The Warriors make two late defensive stands to advance to next week’s semifinals against Greely.
MDI volleyball tops Gardiner to claim Class C state title
The Trojans prevail in four sets to win a state championship match for the first time in seven tries.
Swine and Stein Brewfest in Gardiner draws hundreds of craft beverage lovers
The brewfest, organized by Gardiner Main Street, returned for its 16th year, with more to offer than just beer.
Gardiner silent film festival to feature canine star from Maine
Dog Day Afternoon: A Celebration of Canine Stars in Silent Film will feature Jean, a collie from Eastport, movies shot in Maine and live music, all hosted by Belgrade film restorer Ed Lorusso.
Gardiner venue to host concert by prolific songwriter’s indie-folk band
Johnson Hall Opera House will present indie-folk band Little Wings on the Logan Stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Doors open at 7 p.m., and all tickets are $20. Kyle Field is the visual artist and songwriter behind the 25-years-running group. Over the course of more than a dozen albums, he has written a […]
Cyber incidents at Lewiston hospitals caused ambulances to be diverted
Some fire chiefs and ambulance services said they had no idea the cyber incidents were behind the diversions.