Officials probe series of fires in Gardiner, Richmond

The Maine Forest Service is investigating a series of fires that broke out late Monday morning in Gardiner and Richmond. Officials said there were eight fires in all. Lt. Matt Gomes with the Maine Forest Service says they believe all the fires are related. Gomes said while the investigation is on going it appears the fires were likely sparked by  defective vehicle. Most areas that burned were ...
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/central/Officials-probe-series-of-fires-in-Gardiner-Richmond/-/8791976/13503156/-/14ols51z/-/index.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 13:21:24 -0700

Maine entrepreneurs awarded MTI grants

GARDINER — Maine Technology Institute recently awarded TechStart grants to entrepreneurs in Freeport, Portland and South Paris, according to a news release. The total amount granted was $15,000, which the awardees matched with a total of $22,155. The technology sectors represented are advanced technologies in forestry and agriculture, and information technology. read more
http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2012-05-16/Business/Maine_entrepreneurs_awarded_MTI_grants.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:43:22 -0700

Investigators look into string of fires

Indications are that fires in Richmond and Gardiner were sparked by a vehicle.
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Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:11:02 -0700

Founder's provision means new trees

GARDINER -- A group of volunteers is planting trees this week to uphold a deed's provision that rows of trees must be maintained at the city's public park on Brunswick Avenue.
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Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 04:10:53 -0700

76 American flags now posted across Gardiner

GARDINER -- American flags have been mounted on telephone poles across the city in time for a Memorial Day parade on Monday.
http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=563887&44=152791255&32=10357&7=622157&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fnews%2F76-american-flags-now-posted-across-gardiner_2012-05-22.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:46 -0700

Grass, wood fires erupt at once

State investigators are trying to determine what sparked more than a dozen grass and wood fires Monday morning in Richmond and Gardiner.
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Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 04:11:13 -0700

Maine teachers to get 'financial literacy' how-tos

Maine teachers will get some training on how to help their students manage money.The 3rd annual financial literacy conference will be held Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center. Educators from across Maine ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/maine-teachers-financial-literacy-tos-152423638.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:24:23 -0700

NonprofitPR.org Provides Free Marketing, PR Tips for Nonprofits

SHOESTRING (the nonprofit’s agency) has launched NonprofitPR.org as a public service to nonprofit organizations, to provide tips they can actually use and not just read about.Gardiner, Maine (PRWEB) April 30, 2012 SHOESTRING (the nonprofit’s agency) has launched NonprofitPR.org “as a public service to nonprofit organizations,” according to Hannah Gregory, agency founder and nonprofit PR guru. ...
http://news.yahoo.com/nonprofitpr-org-provides-free-marketing-pr-tips-nonprofits-030043111.html

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:02:26 -0700

Maine teachers to get lessons in financial literacy

Maine teachers will get some training on how to help their students manage money. The 3rd annual financial literacy conference will be held Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center. Educators from across Maine are expected to attend the day-long program, which features state and national experts. They'll offer specialized resources and best practices to incorporate financial education in K-12 and ...
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/Maine-teachers-to-get-lessons-in-financial-literacy/-/8792012/11953938/-/b7pvb0/-/index.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:49 -0700

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Mashke, McKelvey pace Tigers to victory

GARDINER -- Sophomore Josh Mashke had two singles and two RBIs and freshman Josh McKelvey pitched a complete game as Gardiner defeated Maine Central Institute 12-5 in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B baseball action Thursday.
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Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:02:23 -0700