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 […]
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.
Halloween celebrations returning across central Maine, though many with pandemic precautions
Organizations across the region are gearing up to offer spooky fun and chocolate for Halloween celebrations, even as they are mindful of the specter of COVID-19 that continues to haunt the state.
Fundraiser underway to purchase 2 sculptures from Hallowell Granite Symposium
The fundraiser, led by Vision Hallowell, is already more than halfway to meeting its $20,000 goal.
Hallowell City Council approves purchase of $562,543 fire truck
While Hallowell Fire Chief Jim Owens said the new truck is what the city needs for the next 25 years, City Councilor Patrick Wynne, a firefighter and paramedic for Augusta, says the fire department could buy a less expensive truck, receive it sooner, and still meet the city’s needs.
Meadowood Drive in Hallowell to become city-owned road
The road is part of 15-lot housing subdivision that was built in late 2013.
Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
Hallowell businesses plan Pie Crawl for Oct. 16
HALLOWELL — More than 15 local businesses plan to come together to serve their favorite pies and support Spectrum Generations and the Cohen Community Center. The Pie Crawl is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in downtown Hallowell, giving participants the opportunity to peruse local shops while sampling pies. Participants can […]
Gardiner to continue city manager search after candidate withdraws
Mayor Patricia Hart said Thursday the city manager position will be advertised again after Christopher Ryan notified city officials he was withdrawing himself from consideration.