Residents in Topsham, Bowdoinham, Richmond and Gardiner are invited to a series of Community Conversation meetings to discuss the future of the Merrymeeting Trail. The meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Road, Bowdoinham), 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Enterprise Grange (15 Alexander Reed Road, Richmond), […]
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Grammy-nominated jazz and blues artist to take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House
Five-time Grammy-nominated artist Ruthie Foster will perform at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. A jazz and blues artist, Foster’s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, her earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother […]
Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales
City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.
Man killed in South Gardiner was suspect’s father, police say
Police say Alfred MacMaster, 75, was killed by his son, Gregory Fisher, 52, who made his first court appearance Monday.
Man arrested in connection with alleged homicide in South Gardiner
Gregory Fisher, 52, of South Gardiner was arrested by detectives from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and charged with murder.
‘This was their base’: Police say gang responsible for dozens of violent crimes in 7 states had apartment in Gardiner
Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.
Hundreds flock to Gardiner for finish of cross-country Great Race
This year’s rally included 125 cars, and hundreds of fans from across the country gathered at the finish line in downtown Gardiner.
Central Maine prepares for the Great Race, a rally-style competition featuring antique and vintage cars
The race is expected to spend its last 3 days in and around central Maine before ending Sunday in Gardiner.
Update: Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Winthrop
The crash at the intersection of Route 202 and Winthrop Center Road closed the road for about five hours while the Maine State Police reconstructed the crash.