City Councilor Peter Spiegel and Jim McKenna, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hubbard Free Library, will leave their posts after years of service.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Viles Arboretum leader leaving Augusta job
Ryan Martin is stepping down as executive director of the educational conservation organization with 224 acres of woods and fields open to the public near the heart of the city.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell-based association to support Wreaths Across America
HALLOWELL — The Maine Professional Drivers Association and several supporting member companies donate time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America. They include ADUSA Transportation, Bison USA, Brown Dog Carriers, Lynch Logistics and Walmart Transportation. The week-long Escort to Arlington will feature 13 tractor-trailers, some being driven by MPDA members. They are set to […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell library aims to raise $45K with fund campaign
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is combining its annual fund campaign with the upcoming holiday shopping season. “Someone can support the library while crossing off names on their gift list,” said Becky Cooper said in a news release from the library. “It wouldn’t just be a donation though. We’re offering something tangible to put […]
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Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint
City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department’s not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group’s annual parade.
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Hallowell considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco
The City Council tabled the proposal until December after realizing it failed to give impacted businesses the required 30-day notice.
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Brief closure of rail trail will block commutes from Gardiner to Augusta
A section of the Kennebec River Rail Trail in Farmingdale will be closed Wednesday while MDOT workers replace a culvert.
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Bridge clubs recognizes recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice tied for first place with Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther during the Nov. 7 duplicate bridge session at Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville. MaryAnne Trafton and Jeannie Reillig came in third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hallowell reelects Lapointe as mayor
Lapointe defeated Councilor Maureen Aucoin for the second time, winning another three years in office.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the Nov. 7 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included. Keep checking back for updates Wednesday.