Volunteers set up the pocket park Saturday morning at the corner of Central and Water streets. It is scheduled to remain for two weeks as a test run.
Sam Shepherd
Sam Shepherd covers general news in the Hallowell and Farmingdale area. He grew up in Hallowell, attending Hall-Dale High School and later the University of Maine. He previously worked at the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor before moving home to work for the Kennebec Journal in summer 2018. His interests include cooking, tracking down the best local food and drink and soccer.
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Hampered by pandemic, Winthrop’s outdoor programs draw, entertain kids and adults
Lonney Steeves, the town’s recreation director and director of the Winthrop Area YMCA, said even with the COVID-19 pandemic, summer programs were received and attended well.
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Hampered by pandemic, Winthrop’s outdoor programs draw, entertain kids and adults
Lonney Steeves, the town’s recreation director and director of the Winthrop Area YMCA, said even with the COVID-19 pandemic, summer programs were received and attended well.
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Tonya Arnold takes over as Hallowell-area RSU 2 superintendent
Arnold, who has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, was previously the superintendent at Vinalhaven School and Monhegan Island School.
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Augusta Board of Education rejects proposal to delay school opening to Sept. 14
City students are scheduled to return to class Sept. 8, with most students divided into two cohorts that will attend school two days a week and learn remotely three days a week.
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Early morning wildlife tour offers panoramic views of Swan Island
A half-dozen visitors took an eight-mile trip through various animal habitats Saturday on the Kennebec River island.
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Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
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Plaque honoring influential Hallowell musician returned to city
The plaque, which dedicates the city’s bandstand to C. Warren Heald, was found at a Sidney cemetery. It took 10 years for it to be returned to correct American Legion post.
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Hallowell officials mull rules for short-term rentals
A draft ordinance got the first of three readings on Monday, but some clarity on required fire safety measures are still needed from state officials.
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Rare blue lobster arrives at Hallowell Seafood & Produce
The likelihood of catching a blue lobster is one in 2 million, according to the University of Maine Lobster Institute.