Johnson Hall in Gardiner presents an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by Mark Turcotte. Give your funny bone a workout as some of New England’s funniest comics take the stage and present their unique brand of humor. Comedians featured this month are Tuck Tucker, Dennis Fogg and Joe Flynn. Johnson Hall’s “On the Road” stand-up […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Brunswick-Gardiner interim trail the right way forward
A long-distance route that does not interact with car or truck traffic has the potential to be a gift that keeps on giving to the Midcoast.
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Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast residents ask state to turn unused railroad into recreation trail
The proposed Merrymeeting Trail would connect Brunswick to Augusta via a 34-mile unused railroad corridor that links with the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
Posted inMaine, News
Arts center proposes building outdoor stage at Gardiner’s Waterfront Park
Michael Miclon, the artistic executive director at Johnson Hall, wants to gauge the city’s interest in the donation of a permanent stage to replace the rented stage it funds for its yearly summer concert series.
Posted inMaine
Gaga black sheep: Residents in Gardiner get creative to corral escaped flock
A Gardiner police officer said he caught the wayward flock’s attention by playing ‘Born this Way,’ by Lady Gaga.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Following clash over flags, Gardiner high schoolers must receive approval before displaying them
Officials decided not to extend a temporary rule imposed in June only allowing the display of the American flag.
Posted inMaine
Two rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick
After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.
Posted inMaine, Sports
More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area
The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
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Fireman’s muster helps kick off a longer Richmond Days celebration for the town’s bicentennial year
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its founding, town officials stretched the traditional celebration to a week, including the fireman’s muster, which showcases the restored hand tubs that were instrumental to fighting fires before steam engines replaced human powered pumpers.
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Bonds forged at Gardiner High School keep unusual class connected 70 years later
Members of the class of 1953 credit their original class president, the late Jimmy Ronco, for keeping them in touch long before social media.