Over a dozen people attended a Monday meeting to show their support for two grant applications, one of which would help the Capital Area New Mainers Project renovate a former church for housing refugees.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district hosts meeting to go over budget with ‘grateful’ municipal officials
The suggestion to include municipal officials in the budget process came last year as municipalities saw a huge spike to their town allocations.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell church’s silent auction to benefit Ukraine citizens
The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell plans to hold a silent auction for the benefit of UMCOR at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, at 29 Middle St. All proceeds will go to provide essentials to the citizens of Ukraine. The sale will close 15 minutes after the closing of the 10 a.m. church […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Old Hallowell Day to return in July after two-year hiatus due to pandemic
The mostly outdoors celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, with the traditional parade and many other events.
Posted inCommunity
Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program
AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Two Kennebec County Democrats face off for party nomination in county commissioner race
State House Rep. Charlotte Warren and Philip Garwood, chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Kennebec River Rail Trail, will face off in the Democratic primary to fill the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat being vacated by Nancy Rines.
Posted inCommunity
Hartman Awards to be presented at UMaine
ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]
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Local students make North Yarmouth Academy honor roll
Two Hallowell students have attained the honor roll for the first semester of the 2021-22 academic year at North Yarmouth Academy. Charlotte Harper-Cunningham and Josephine Harper-Cunningham are both in grade 11 and earned highest honors. North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school for toddlers to students in grade 12.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell officials consider second plan for former fire station after ‘Cadillac’ first proposal
Officials consider redesign that would allow more space for public use and food pantry, describing as “overkill” the amount of space first proposed for city’s small Police Department.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell council votes 5-2 to approve amended tax break deal for ice arena
The amended agreement would provide an additional $110,000 in TIF revenue for the city as part of a 10-year deal with the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.