Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos for Feb. 14-21, 2025.
Gardiner
Posted inLocal & State
Hallowell police staffing slowly rebounds at start of new chief’s tenure
Chris Giles became police chief in December amid union negotiations that brought pay increases for officers to strengthen faltering recruitment efforts.
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Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
Posted inCommunity
Feed Your Neighbor fundraiser set for March 1 in Gardiner
The event will benefit the Chrysalis Place Food Bank in Gardiner.
Posted inCommunity
MaineGeneral Health receives $25K grant
The grant provides the opportunity to purchase and distribute emergency food bags for patients attending medical appointments who are food insecure.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Camden Hills ends Cape Elizabeth’s reign in girls swimming
Thanks to strong relay teams and depth, the Windjammers win their third state championship in four seasons.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Saturday’s Augusta basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from second day of the basketball tourney at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Hampden boys basketball staves off upset-minded Gardiner in A North quarterfinals
Broncos outscore Tigers 28-12 down the stretch in victory.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Camden Hills rolls past Gardiner in A North girls basketball quarterfinals
Rose Tohanczyn scores a game-high 30 points for the Windjammers, who top the Tigers for the second time this season.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear
The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.