Hallowell officials directed to come up with final round of cuts

The city's Finance Committee has asked City Manager Gary Lamb to work with department heads to find an additional 7% to 10% in spending to freeze in the current municipal budget in an effort to limit increases to property taxes.

Hallowell committee to review cuts to lower next year’s taxes

The City Council froze about $190,000 in spending at its last meeting to help pay down expenses next year and relieve residents' tax burden.

The story of Hallowell’s colorful Adirondack chairs

The chairs have become an iconic symbol of the city in their 10 years on the Granite City Park bulkhead.

Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner

On the heels of Black Friday's big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.

Hallowell library’ fundraising auction kicks off Nov. 30

Bridge clubs list recent winners

AgeWise Maine offers Nov. 20 vaccine clinic at Spectrum Generations

Bridge clubs list recent winners

Hallowell imposes $190,000 spending freeze to ease tax burden next year

The spending freeze, approved Tuesday by the City Council, comes more than three months after residents petitioned the council to reverse approval of the budget, which increased property taxes by about 20% on average.

Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms

Extreme weather that caused inland and coastal flooding last winter spurred the report issued Tuesday with recommendations about how to prepare for more storms.