NEWTON, Mass. — Local students at Lasell University have been recognized for their academic performance in the 2021 fall semester. They include Rebecca Beringer of Waterville, Mya Maxim of South China, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow, Denali Norris of Winslow, Grace Redwine of Freedom, Alexis Grant of Athens and Sydney Veilleux […]
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Hallowell sets public hearing for next month on TIF renewal for Camden National Bank Ice Vault
If approved, the TIF and credit enhancement agreement for the facility at 203 Whitten Road would be renewed for another 10 years.
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Hallowell council votes to keep historic fire station building for future city uses
Officials voted to keep the building under city ownership, to let the food pantry stay, to move the police department into the building and to explore other possible uses.
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Arctic temperatures raise risk of ice dams on Kennebec River
With the coldest temperatures in nearly four years settling in across central Maine this week, ice is expected to form quickly on lakes and rivers.
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Tax help program to be available to qualifying individuals
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS. Counselors plan to help individuals navigate the many changes on the 2021 federal and […]
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Hallowell-area school district, after much debate, sticks with following CDC masking guidelines
The board was divided over the issue, but ultimately, went through with sticking to the CDC guidelines.
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Central Maine government officials consider renewing pandemic precautions as omicron variant surges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Maine, local governments have taken different tacks in how they conduct public meetings and carry on municipal business.
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Superintendent of Hallowell-area school district on months-long leave to ‘work through some health issues’
Tonya Arnold, superintendent of RSU 2, is taking an eight-week leave of absence to focus on her health.
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Hallowell mayor outlines 2022 goals, reflects on past year
Priorities for the new year include addressing the old fire station, finding a new public works space, affordable housing and dealing with the ongoing pandemic.
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Hallowell public hearing set next week on future of historic fire station building
Mayor George Lapointe wrote that public feedback will factor into the decision to keep or sell the nearly 200-year-old building.