Healthy Living for ME invites adult Mainers of all ages to register for the network’s free August workshops focused on health and wellness. The workshops are open to the public and include the two topics of managing diabetes and improving fitness and activity levels. “Whether you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as diabetes, or […]
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Kieran McCarthy-O’Flaherty of Oakland is in the computer engineering program. Andrew Day of Litchfield is in the computing and information technologies program. Michael Tamborini of Readfield is in the mechanical engineering program. Clara […]
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Hallowell establishes committee to address city’s need for affordable housing
Group formed in response to residents’ concerns about dramatic rent increases, a lack of available housing and existing living spaces that are unsafe and unsanitary.
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Photos: Old Hallowell Day returns after two years off due to COVID-19
After being canceled the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, Old Hallowell Day returns with a parade, run and other events. Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.
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Hallowell group to offer garden tours July 23
The Hallowell Initiatives Committee for Historic Preservation is sponsoring garden tours of outstanding gardens in Hallowell and Augusta. The tours are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Tickets cost $20 each. All proceeds go to the committee’s fund for historic preservation, according to a news release from the group. Garden tour […]
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Old Hallowell Day returns for the first time since pandemic
The festival, which has been put on since 1968, is making a comeback Saturday after organizers consulted with local doctors about how to host the event safely while the coronavirus continues to spread.
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Hallowell approves $7.1 million budget
Officials worked to minimize the impact of expenses and reduced previously projected mill rate of 24.60 down to an estimated 22.20. That equates to a roughly 4.2% increase over last year’s property tax rate.
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With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week
Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver’s license is still active.
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Hallowell Public Works foreman arrested on drunken driving charge
Christopher Buck, who has been the Hallowell Public Works foreman since 2013, was arrested Sunday in the parking lot of the Hallowell Public Works garage.