HALLOWELL — Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, 29 Middle St., plans to hold an indoor Trunk or Treat, plus coffee and hot chocolate, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The event is free; bathrooms will be made available. For more information, call Corley Anne Byras at 207-213-6880. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Hallowell committee to sponsor dementia-friendly workshop Oct. 28
HALLOWELL — Jane O’Rourke has been supporting patients and care providers challenged by dementia and other age-related issues for more than 35 years. She plans to share her understanding and experience during a presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Hubbard Free Library on Second Street. More than 29,000 people in Maine are […]
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Bagel craze spreads through central Maine
Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
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Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student
A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 10 duplicate bridge session. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
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Hallowell committee to host granite talk Oct. 21
The Hallowell Citizens Initiative Committee plans to host a presentation on the national impact of Hallowell Granite by Ron Kley at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21., at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. Kley has spent many years researching the facts, figures and anecdotes around the production and use of Hallowell Granite in many of […]
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Halloween parade in Hallowell called off over insurance concerns
City councilors have not voted to require event organizers to secure liability insurance, but officials are demanding proof of coverage anyway.
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Bridge clubs announces recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Three teams tied for first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 3 duplicate bridge session. Tied for first were Ed and Joyce Rushton, Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit, and Lynn Kerchener and Jeanie Relling. Maureen Brochu and Jenine Prewitt came in second. Games begin at 12:30 […]
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Races for mayor, City Council heat up in Hallowell
City Councilor Maureen AuCoin is challenging Mayor George Lapointe for the mayoral position, and longtime Councilor Michael Frett is vying with newcomer Hannah Barry to represent Ward 2.