As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]
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Hallowell-area school district outlines plan to spend American Rescue funds
Regional School Unit 2 officials have plans to spend the $3 million it will receive through the American Rescue Plan on a host of upgrades.
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Trotting Parks center hopes to go from blog to museum
Stephen Thompson, who launched the Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center as a blog in 2009, hopes to turn it into a brick-and-mortar resource center and museum.
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Hallowell’s Hubbard Free Library goes fine free for overdue materials
The library had already suspended late fees in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now moved to make that permanent.
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Kennebec County to issue federal rescue grant priorities in October
County officials want to identify initiatives that will benefit the larger community when it comes to deciding how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Hallowell legion seeks donations for benefit lawn sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its benefit lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at 114 Second St. No televisions or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Don Garrison at 207-491-0128, Larry Auger […]
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New Manchester trail connects to Hallowell’s recreation area
The new trail, dubbed the ‘Kerns Hill Connector,’ is roughly 1.5 miles and connects to the approximately 4.5-mile trail system at Hallowell’s ‘The RES.’
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Healthy Living for ME to offer fall leader trainings
Healthy Living for ME plans to offer trainings this fall for future workshop leaders. Any interested Mainer can join the trainings, and community organizations can have their staff or volunteers participate. Healthy Living for ME offers free and low-cost workshops to help Mainers prevent and manage conditions and improve their overall health and wellness. Zoom, […]
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Friends, fans throw parade to honor late singer Martin Swinger
Sunday’s event was in honor of the acclaimed singer and songwriter, who enlivened the cultural scene in Hallowell and Gardiner.
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Hallowell approves licenses for 2 marijuana businesses
City council approved licenses for Freshy Fresh Edible Co. LLC, a marijuana manufacturing facility, and an adult-use license for Homegrown of Hallowell, LLC.