After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell Legion seeks items for Sept. 30 yard sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 114 Second St. No televisions, books, or clothing are desired. 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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Posted inMaine, News
Hallowell residents gather to celebrate love following recent council meeting Zoom-bombing
The get-together was prompted by an incident at a recent council meeting where anonymous individuals joined remotely and spouted racist, homophobic, and antisemitic comments.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Spectrum Generations to offer vaccination clinics in September
Spectrum Generations plans to offer several fall vaccination clinics. The clinics are held in partnership with Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Northern Light Health, with grant funding from USAging and supported by the Administration for Community Living, according to a news release from Spectrum Generations. Vaccination dates are as follows. • Tuesday, […]
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Sept. 12 duplicate bridge session. Ken Karvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
A novel idea: Waterville woman launches book festival in Hallowell
The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ed and Joyce Rushton finished first at Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Sept. 5 in Waterville during the duplicate bridge session. Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther placed second, with Gabrielle Rice and Su Morrison third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell
Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hallowell applies for temporary environmental steward to build trails, educate community
City officials are submitting a proposal to host a Maine Conservation Corps member, and have set aside $15,500 for the position.