The City Council voted to take money out of two accounts so the city does not exceed its $250,000 borrowing limit.
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Hallowell council appoints police department sergeant as interim chief
The appointment of Sgt. Christopher Giles as interim police chief comes as former Chief Scott MacMaster is leaving the top job to become a patrol officer for the Gardiner Police Department.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Maryanne Trafton and Su Morrison placed first on Feb. 7 at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge Club. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice were second. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners for Feb. 8 were Fred Letourneau […]
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Gardiner Cub Scout pack honors service members at monthly meeting
The monthly pack meeting for Gardiner Pack 672, held Jan. 31 at the Christ Episcopal Church, featured activities, awards, a solemn U.S. flag retirement ceremony and ended with pies to faces. During part of the meeting Scouts gathered outside around a central fire ring, placing pieces of cloth into the fire. The pieces had been […]
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Hallowell-area fifth grade classes to return to elementary school building in fall
Prompted by parent concerns, the Regional School Unit 2 board of directors unanimously approved the move at a recent meeting. The students had been temporarily placed in Hall-Dale Middle School.
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Maine center seeks oral health poster contest entries
The event celebrates of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
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Amanda Wilcox of Hall-Dale Elementary School named 2023 Maine School Counselor of the Year
Wilcox, 33, accepted the award last Friday and is to be honored this week for her accomplishment.
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Residents split on Hallowell’s proposed pesticide ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit synthetic pesticides on private property and all pesticides within 75 feet of any body of water.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville has announced that Joyce and Ed Rushton finished first at the duplicate bridge game on Jan. 31, with Linda Atkinson and Jessie Gunther second. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs […]
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Maine Tourism Association predicts 2023 will have similar demand, challenges
HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association recently polled its members about how 2023 is shaping up for Maine’s tourism businesses. According to Tony Cameron, chief executive officer, 52% of members responding to the survey stated they believe 2023 business will be the same as last year. About 30% said business would be better than last […]