Morale was low during a 13-month review process, a veteran firefighter said; but in the last few weeks, the department has had a vote of confidence from the city that has renewed firefighters’ spirit.
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Downtown Hallowell building to display ‘welcoming city’ mural
The City Council adopted a resolution in February and City Manager Nate Rudy hopes the mural becomes tangible evidence of that proclamation.
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Massive flood of 1987 could happen again
Experts say it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when; but technological advances will make it easier to predict and prepare.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hallowell task force votes to recommend pot moratorium
A temporary 180-day moratorium on the establishment of recreational marijuana retail shops and social clubs now goes to the council for an April 10 vote.
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Gov. LePage attracts big crowd as guest bartender in Hallowell
The governor was on hand Monday night to raise funds for the Travis Mills Foundation at the Quarry Tap Room.
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Hallowell’s Millikens Bridge set for surface replacement
The bridge at the southern end of the city will have a one-way traffic pattern from April 1 to May 20 while crews remove and replace the wearing surface of the bridge.
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With $1 million offered for new fire station, Hallowell reverses decision to move fire services to Farmingdale
The City Council voted unanimously during a public hearing Thursday to rescind its decision.
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Anonymous donor pledges $1 million for new Hallowell fire station
On the eve of a public hearing on the issue of city fire services, the donor has come forward to offer the funds to keep a station in the city.
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LePage set to be guest bartender Monday at Hallowell hot spot
Gov. Paul LePage will pour drinks for about 90 minutes, a Quarry co-owner said, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Travis Mills Foundation.
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Jamies Pond timber harvest project in Hallowell, Manchester ahead of schedule
Work to remove trees and improve wildlife habitat at the nearly 1,000-acre property should finish early, state wildlife department officials said at a recent meeting.