Augusta, Hallowell joining 4-day workweek trend for municipal offices
The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
Hallowell News
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Voters approve Hallowell-based RSU 2 school budget
The $32.6 million spending plan increases taxpayers’ contributions by about $325,000.
Historic crane in Hallowell park deemed public safety hazard, will be removed
The wooden crane, discovered in an abandoned Augusta granite quarry in 1985, was installed in Granite City Park in 2014.
Vote Maureen AuCoin for District 55 | Letter
It is rare that a public servant comes up out of the community and holds this much integrity. Maureen (Mo) AuCoin understands the hard working among us, balancing family, fun and nose-to-the-grindstone gritty labor. Mo understands and has the will to make better for our communities the essentials — public benefits, affordable daily goods and…
Maureen AuCoin would do District 55 proud | Letter
On June 9, Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner Democratic and independent voters have an opportunity to continue our excellent representation in the Legislature. Maureen AuCoin brings the integrity, commitment and practical problem solving skills that our communities need in Augusta. AuCoin has deep roots in our district and a clear understanding of the challenges facing…
17 Maine Pride celebrations to check out this month
There are festivals, dances, parades, drag shows and celebrations in more than two dozen communities all over the state.
Send Maureen AuCoin to the Maine House| Letter
I’m writing to express my wholehearted support of Maureen AuCoin for Maine House representative for District 55, based on her years of experience and dedication to serving our community. AuCoin’s priorities are aligned with my own, and those I feel would benefit the residents of Manchester, West Gardiner, Hallowell and beyond. I feel confident that she…
3 takeaways on Hallowell’s initial $8.6M city budget
City leaders are expected to approve a final spending plan within the next month.
Hallowell-based RSU 2 budget easily passes, heads to June vote
About 150 voters gathered in Monmouth Academy’s gymnasium approved every article of this year’s $32.6 million budget.
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Maine has a Strong record of gay church leadership | Letter
I was amazed to read, in the article about the UCC church in Cumberland (“This Cumberland church takes pride in its role in LGBTQ+ history,” June 16), that it was the “… home of first openly gay minister of any denomination in Maine.” And to read, further along in the article, that that happened in…
Augusta worker prepares city pool for upcoming opening | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the preparation of city recreation areas in Augusta.
What it’s like to wait in person for Maine’s election results
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Here’s the important things to know about the Maine softball finals
Varsity Maine reporters throw strikes about the 4 championship matchups.
The Maine baseball finals are Saturday. Here’s something to know about each game
Varsity Maine reporters dish on the four championship matchups.
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