State officials said the project was slated to cost about $225,000, but bids came back more than $60,000 higher and construction likely can’t begin until Labor Day 2020.
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Pictorial tour of Federal-style homes, buildings set for Sept. 25
Set the time machine to the 1960s. Urban renewal was seeing the demolition of many older buildings in the name of revitalization. Iconic structures like Union Station in Portland fell to the wrecking ball and explosive charges. Cities were seeing pressure to allow modernization of historic buildings if not wholesale demolition. Fortunately for Hallowell, a […]
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Five Questions: Loyal Biscuit owner Heidi Neal
Neal is the co-owner of Loyal Biscuit Co., a Rockland-based independent dog and cat supply boutique with six locations, the latest opening in Hallowell last month.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
AUGUSTA Augusta duplicate bridge club winners on Wednesday were Kathleen Burden and Nancy Lindgren, Sharron Hinckley and Fred Letourneau, Jane Elliott and Janet Arey, and Patricia Damon and Diane Bishop. Winners on Thursday were Dennis Purington and Glenn Angel, and Anil Goswami and Tom Simmons. The club meets at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Granite Hill […]
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Residents offer solutions for excrement problem at Hallowell’s closed dog park
Residents suggested providing bags and offering a small trash can at the Vaughn Field dog park’s at a public meeting Thursday.
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Hallowell officials hosting public meeting Thursday to discuss closed dog park
Mayor Mark Walker announced the meeting last week, adding that public response to the closure has been “loud.”
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Incumbent Lapointe challenged for Hallowell council seat
Incumbent Councilor-at-Large George Lapointe will run against Matthew Radasch, while races for Ward 3 councilor and a RSU 2 school board member are poised to be unopposed.
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The Loyal Biscuit Co. opens store in Hallowell
Central Maine business briefs: Oakland Business Committee raises $500 for ShineOnCass Foundation to support local school food pantries; and MDIFW’s Fisheries and Hatcheries sections honor outstanding employees.
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Shorthand Writers of Maine to meet Sept. 20
The Shorthand Writers of Maine will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Spectrum Generations’ William S. Cohen Community Center on 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell. Lunch will be followed by shorthand lessons, dictation, puzzles, and games. Shorthand writers are invited to attend. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to […]