The budget, which is up overall by 5%, has less than a 1% increase to what taxpayers in Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Monmouth will contribute.
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Hallowell convenes horror lovers for Stephen King Day
The day of events included a talk from artist Glenn Chadbourne, who has illustrated multiple King books, and a ‘Carrie’-themed prom.
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Former state prosecutor released after child sex abuse material sentence
James M. Cameron, who had been Maine’s former top drug prosecutor, also fled the state while on bail, prompting an 18-day manhunt.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine
French bakery to open in Hallowell on Memorial Day weekend
Belle Boulangerie is owned by Ukrainian Galyna Syrota, who formerly owned a popular bakery under the same name in Sebec.
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Hallowell drastically cuts recycling facility hours after misuse
North Bay Recycling Center will only be open three hours per week with volunteer monitors stationed outside — mimicking a similar effort in Pittston after long-term misuse at their recycling station.
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Benton Alewife Festival, Artwalk Gardiner among things to do this week
Other highlights include Stephen King Day events in Hallowell, a Farmington play by Samuel Beckett, the Eli Lev concert in Madison, a Ron Currie Jr. author talk in Waterville and more.
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West Gardiner home destroyed after fire spreads from boat
Firefighters from several departments and the Maine Forest Service respond to a fire Tuesday on Overlook Drive.
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Check out a Monmouth play or a Waterville festival
‘The Spitfire Grill — A Musical’ in Skowhegan, Matt and the Barnburners in Madison, an art show reception in Bath, a concert in Waldoboro, a poetry reading in Winthrop, and Johnny Campbell in Farmington are among entertainment events this week.
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Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
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All-day bagel and pizza shop to open in downtown Hallowell
After serving bagels in the morning, owner Ryan Ellis said he hopes to keep Lately’s open to serve New York-style pizza to Hallowell’s late-night crowd.