HALLOWELL — American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 114 Second St. Donations should not include televisions, books or clothing. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
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Affordable housing project in Hallowell’s Stevens Commons closing in on final approval
Tree Tops Housing is aimed at tenants earning 80% or less of the area’s median income for the next 45 years, with specific rent limits set by Maine State Housing Authority.
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Hallowell police chief leaving to become patrol officer in Gardiner
The departure of Christopher Lewis, the second Hallowell chief in two years to leave for a better-paying job in Gardiner, will reduce to three the number of officers in Hallowell.
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Hallowell City Council reverses budget approval
After massive pushback from residents, the council made more than $230,000 in cuts to bring the increase to about 12%, according to Mayor George Lapointe.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Ryan Martin resigns from Hallowell City Council to focus on family, work
Mayor George LaPointe will need to appoint a Hallowell resident to fill Martin’s position until after the November election.
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Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in Hallowell
Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.
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Hallowell residents organize petition demanding redo of budget in wake of 20% tax increase
The Hallowell City Council recently approved an approximately 20% increase in property tax rates, which caused outrage among many residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales
City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.
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Augusta landfill fees to increase in September
Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.
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AARP members learn about Penquis Foster Grandparent Program
Maria Staples, project director for Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511. The meeting was held at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell. Penquis covers 14 counties in Maine. Staples, who has worked for Penquis for more than 30 years, gave a presentation […]