NAMI Maine is set to host an online presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, now available in Maine. The presentation is in partnership with Bangor Savings Bank and the Office of the Maine State Treasurer. Those interested in attending can register at namimaine.org/events/ableme. ABLE […]
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Gardiner library offers patrons pole pruner in expanding fight against browntail moth infestation
The library is the latest organization in central Maine to offer tips on how to slow the spread of the invasive pest by cutting their nests out of trees before the larvae emerge later this year.
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Vermont college recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Champlain College. They include Ian Burke of Farmington, a business administration major; Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington, a law major; Maggie Pono of Skowhegan, a game design major; Katherine Taddeo of Rangeley, an integrative professional studies major; Benjamin Voter […]
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Hallowell finance committee revises tax break proposal for ice arena
Officials say the revision, which could yield an additional $190,000 for the city, is to be considered by the City Council on March 7.
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Hallowell City Council rejects ice arena tax break plan, asks for revisions
The council unanimously rejected a proposal to extend the agreement with the Camden National Bank Ice Vault and agreed to rework the amendment to not have a negative impact on local taxes.
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Hallowell holding public hearing next week on controversial extension of ice arena tax breaks
Residents will be able to weigh in on whether the city should accept a potential 10-year renewal of the agreement on Feb. 7.
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Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence
Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.
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NY university recognizes local dean’s list students
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named four local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. They include Meghan Charles of Farmington, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in psychology and environmental studies, who attended Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell, a member of the class of […]
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Next chapter coming for Scrummy Afters in Hallowell following sale announcement
Days after a Facebook post announcing the popular Hallowell candy shop is for sale, co-owner Kim Davis says she is surprised by the level of interest — from as far as Florida.
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Morning fire destroys garage, two vehicles in Augusta
Official: City Fire Department investigating cause of fire, although there is no indication of foul play.