City councilors will finalize the language for the nonbinding ballot questions next month. The projects are expected to cost up to $7 million total.
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Lindsay Hamilton takes home $10,000 prize as winner of Central Maine Idol
The singing contest recently wrapped up its second season, and organizers are already looking ahead to its third year.
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As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
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Bates College names area students to dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter. dean’s list at Bates College. They are Nathan Berry of Augusta, Evan Wells of Gardiner, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Sam Sheaffer of Hallowell, and Emma Christman of Litchfield. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or […]
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Hallowell Multicultural Center working to become welcoming community hub
The facility, run by the Capital Area New Mainers Project, held its first official event during Old Hallowell Day in July.
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Local students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Four local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Meghan Charles of Farmington is a member of the class of 2022 and is majoring in psychology and environmental studies. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell is a member of the class of 2025. Sam Voter of […]
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Quebec athletes dominate field in Augusta Ironman 70.3 triathlon
Augusta was awash with French speakers Sunday as hundreds of Quebec natives travel south for the event.
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Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta
Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
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Hallowell environmentalist recognized for her efforts
Rosemary Presnar was recently named 2022 Old Hallowell Day Citizen of the Year.