Hallowell police staffing slowly rebounds at start of new chief’s tenure

Chris Giles became police chief in December amid union negotiations that brought pay increases for officers to strengthen faltering recruitment efforts.

Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear

The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.

Freedom is being sued over a road. In Maine, that’s not uncommon

There are hundreds of 'problem roads' in Maine, one expert says, pitting landowners against the general public.

Hallowell, Farmingdale students share Valentine’s Day excitement

Anna Chadwick focuses on first grade students at Hall-Dale Elementary School as they decorate mailboxes for valentines from classmates.

Central Maine dealing with first of two storms expected this week

Slippery conditions are expected Friday, and snow and sleet are expected over the weekend.

Waterville’s Muskie Center plans Feb. 16 ice fishing derby, carnival

The annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau event offers cash prizes for first and second place in eight fish categories for adults and 10 categories for youth participants.

Maine nonprofit’s humanitarian work in Africa jeopardized by Trump’s dismantling of USAID

Hallowell-based MCD Global Health said the White House's effort to eliminate USAID has halted its work to combat malaria in Mozambique, Uganda and Niger.

Hallowell’s PFAS problem won’t be solved by Augusta valve, official says

Residents will likely have to wait several more years to have at-home access to PFAS-free drinking water.

Hallowell theater’s season to begin with ‘The Love Seat’

After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings

The surprising storm in December 2023 led officials to reassess when warnings are triggered.