Nearly three dozen people turned out Sunday in Hallowell to protest the likely closure of the Wharf, after the bar’s owner said the lease on the decades-old bar was not being renewed and the block of properties it occupies has been listed for sale for almost $3 million.
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Iconic Hallowell bar forced to relocate after over 40 years
The property, which encompasses 130-138 Water St., is currently listed via LUX Realty with a sale pending for roughly $3 million.
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Spectrum Generations recognizes Pie Crawl winners
Spectrum Generations held its third annual Pie Crawl on Oct. 16 in downtown Hallowell. The Sweet Pie Award went to Traverse Coffee Co., and the Savory Pie Award was presented to the Quarry Tap Room. “Spectrum Generations would like to thank all of the participating businesses who provided samples of delicious pies, and those who […]
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Lawmaker asks Kennebec County commissioners for more transparency in deliberations over $23.7 million stimulus
State Rep. Charlotte Warren said Tuesday she’s concerned the process Kennebec County commissioners are using to decide how to distribute federal stimulus funds is not clear to all who wish to submit grant requests.
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Human remains found by hunter in Augusta area, authorities say
Police are investigating the origin of the skeletal remains that were discovered this past weekend.
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Hallowell planning workshop to discuss future of historic fire station
City officials have not yet set a date for the workshop as of Friday, however Mayor George Lapointe said they plan to hold the discussion prior to council’s next meeting on Dec. 13.
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Hallowell approves $5,000 in TIF funds for purchase of granite sculptures, mural
The $5,000, which was set aside in the budget to help these projects come to fruition, includes $2,000 for two sculptures and $3,000 for a large mural project.
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Hallowell officials consider in-person hybrid meetings
Councilors suggested trying the first hybrid in-person/remote meeting during the council’s inauguration on Jan. 3, with training on the city’s new audio and video equipment to start later this month.
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‘Chinese Peasant Art’ exhibit to open Nov. 5 at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow is scheduled to present the exhibit “Chinese Peasant Art,” curated by Ann Arbor and John Rosenwald. The show will be on view Friday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 27 at 100 Water St. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, with curator remarks at 5:30 […]
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Hallowell officials, residents discuss plans for police department at former fire station
Artifex Architects & Engineers of Bangor presented a conceptual design for a potential city police station in the former fire station during a Monday public hearing.