HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead’s annual Garden Party is planned for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at 2 Litchfield Road. People can celebrate the coming of summer and unwind with friends, stroll the gardens, take in a bit of history, eat food, hear music, play lawn games, and view the newly restored Music […]
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Hallowell police investigate after 2 bodies found in Water Street apartment
Police say the deaths were reported around 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Hallowell-based school superintendent says payroll situation ‘much better’ even as mistakes continue
The payroll problems at Regional School Unit 2 were affecting about 116 employees two weeks ago, officials said.
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Local York County Community College students make honors list
WELLS — Six local students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement for the 2023 spring semester at York County Community College. President’s list: Michaela Bisson of Winslow and Esther Hall of Chesterville. Dean’s list: Parker Dean of Hallowell. Part-time dean’s list: Lorenna Ambrose of Chelsea, Ella Buck of Sidney and Ruben Schofield of Thorndike. […]
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville has announced its top finishers for May 30. Dick Quinlan and Wilma Poulliot came in first; Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, second; and Ed and Joyce Rushton, third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New […]
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Local Lasell University students present at symposium
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.