NEWTON, Mass. — Three local students at Lasell University presented original research, creative works and academic presentations at the annual Connected Learning Symposium in April. Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell presented “What I Know Now: Discoveries from Social Science Majors’ Capstones,” about psychology and sociology projects and the process of collaboration, grant writing, and preparing for […]
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Hallowell’s Pride Day carries on despite cold and rain
The annual event in Hallowell drew people from across the region to its festival, parade and live music to celebrate the annual commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.
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‘Civilian hero’ of Hallowell house fire identified, thanked for bravery
A week after an unidentified man helped Peter Schumacher and his daughter escape their burning home, he was able on Wednesday to thank passerby Mohamad Daaboul in person.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 23 were Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther, with Dick Quinlan and Wilma Pouliott a close second. Games are played 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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Dresden residents add $142,000 to Hallowell-area school district’s $28 million budget to fund 2 cut positions
The budget drew controversy for its cuts, but Dresden community members added money for a guidance counselor and teacher back to the budget.
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UMaine-Augusta to lease new residence hall to add 23 dorm beds for students
The 10-year lease will cost the university nearly $2 million, but will accommodate the large number of students that are currently on the waitlist for housing.
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Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
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Catholic prison ministry gathering set for Hallowell June 9
HALLOWELL — People can learn more about prison ministry in the Diocese of Portland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the annual Catholic prison ministry gathering in the hall of Sacred Heart Church at 7 Summer Street. A remote option also will be offered. The gathering draws those who minister in […]
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Hallowell officer recounts tense fire rescue while identity of ‘civilian hero’ still a mystery
Officer Noah Lebel said his only thought when he arrived at the house fire on Franklin Street on Tuesday night was the report that people might still be inside.
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‘Civilian hero,’ officer help 2 escape uninjured from roof of burning Hallowell house
The fire, reported just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, destroyed the three-story house at 1 Franklin St., but not before a Hallowell police officer and an anonymous passerby helped two people on a porch roof escape the flames.