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.
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Area students earn recognition at Cedarville University
CEDARVILLE, Ohio —Katie Allen of Hallowell, Catherine Estes of Sidney and Josette Gilman of China were all named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Cedarville University. Students receive this recognition for obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Check out upcoming area […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 16 were Rona Backstron and Suzon Morrison, with the teams of Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop and Jeannie Reiling and Natasha Rosenbaum tied for second. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. […]
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PrideFest Hallowell to offer ‘This is ME!’ theme June 3
Hallowell Pride Alliance plans to hold this year’s parade and festival on Saturday, June 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at Granite City Park, 94 Water St. The celebration will feature musical performers Random Ideas and Super Cat. The parade starts at 2 p.m. down Water Street. Applications for parade participation can be found on […]
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Hallowell Legion to host Memorial Day service May 29
HALLOWELL — The Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post plans to conduct a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the North End of the Hallowell Cemetery. The Hall-Dale High School band and a variety of singers will perform. Deacon Jeffrey Lewis will be the guest speaker. All community members, family and friends are […]
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Our View: Inability to solve payroll problems at Hallowell school district is inexcusable
The problem, which goes back nearly two years, strikes at the trust between administrators and teachers and staff.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 9 were Natasha Rosenbaum and Jeannie Reiling. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed second, and Su Morrison and Jessie Gunther were third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. For more information, […]
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Employees’ frustrations mount over lingering payroll problems in Hallowell-based school district
The head of the school employees’ union said the payroll issues have distracted staff for more than a year and that ‘poor and untimely communication’ by administrators in trying to fix the problems ‘has become unbearable.’