Gardiner

UPDATE: Michael J. Booth, a 14-year-old freshman at Gardiner Area High School was last seen by his parents late Saturday (Oct. 18) night. He has now been found safe. According to the Gardiner Police Department, h He was found Tuesday (Oct. 21) morning at a home in Gardiner. Police found him while following up on a tip.

At McDonald's in Gardiner the other day, I demonstrated for radio listeners and customers how to properly eat a Sausage McMuffin and hash brown. It IS an art, if you are to savor every morsel.

The annual 'Whatever Family Festival,' presented by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, begins Saturday (June 21) with the day-long 'Greater Gardiner River Festival.' It's a celebration on Gardiner’s Historic Water Street and beautiful Waterfront Park, Gardiner Main Street, Gardiner Rotary, and Johnson Hall. Enjoy live music and entertainment on three stages, a craft fair, and activities for

Gardiner has been very active and creative in attracting new business to their downtown. As a result, Frosty's Donuts is coming to town! The program is called the Gardiner Growth Initiative. It is made up of Gardiner Main Street, The Bank of Maine, the Gardiner Board of Trade and the city of Gardiner.

A group of young thespians joined us in the Moose studios on Tuesday and told us about a production they're involved in, Ella Enchanted. It goes up Thursday through Saturday (5/15-17) at the Gardiner High School Little Theater beginning at 7pm. We spoke with some of the cast and crew. Listen!

'The Leroy Smith Benefit Bash and Memorial Jam' will be Sunday, May 18, 2pm - 6pm at the Wharf, 132 Water St. in Hallowell. The band 'Working Class,' which once included Leroy Smith II, will play during the memorial jam. All other musicians are encouraged to play, as well...

Leroy Smith III of Gardiner made his first court appearance (May 8) today. He's accused of killing his father, 56-year-old Leroy Smith II at their Gardiner home on Cannard Street. His father’s remains were found Monday (May 5) in numerous trash bags left in a wooded area off Lincoln Street in Richmond, about eight miles from their apartment.

I went to school with Nancy (Capen) Feeney. She's about to run her second marathon. I'll probably walk to the end of my driveway to get the mail today. So, you could say, we're a lot alike, Nancy and me. :-)

The A1 Diner, Bridge St., Gardiner has previously been featured on the Food Networks 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.' Now, they've been tapped by 'Food & Wine Magazine' as one of 'America's Best Diners.' From the 'Food & Wine Magazine' website: A1 may be housed in a humble, 1946-vintage Worcester Lunch Car, but owners Mike Giberson and Neil Andersen have admirably high culinary aspirations f

I always love hearing about a great idea going that on and this is another perfect example of that, Healthy Maine Streets!  The Healthy Maine Streets idea is building on the Maine Downtown Center’s efforts for revitalization downtowns can in turn help to revitalize the heath of those in those down-towns, especially employees in downtown businesses. Healthy people, healthy down-towns and vice versa

Tickets are on sale now for the Gardiner Area High School Visual and Performing Arts Department’s production of the Broadway musical, 'Into The Woods.'

Sean Kingston, 38 of Wiscasset has been arrested in connection with the shooting of his girlfriend in Gardiner over the weekend. According to Gardiner Police, he is accused of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. On Saturday night officers went to a Costello Road residence after a shooting was reported...

What are the best towns in Maine for young families. According to Nerd Wallet, 2 municipalities in Kennebec County made their Top 10 list.

'Barks in the Park' is coming to Gardiner Saturday, Sept. 14. The day will be filled with events, demonstrations and a dog-walk through historic Downtown Gardiner.

Well a good time had by all. The Bench was full people laughing, munching and sipping. The Bruins were on as well which made it fun. They were winning too which made it even better. Subject to change, but as of now, Wednesday is karaoke and Thursday is Trivia.

Tonight I have a live broadcast at The Bench Sports Bar and Grill in Gardiner. I hope to see you there. We’ll have fun, specials, prizes and awesome food!