The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell recently held a yard and bake sale to raise funds for the backpack program they sponsor for the Hall-Dale Elementary School. More than $1,300 was raised by those who donated money for the items, which were displayed in the fellowship hall of the church. The sale always […]
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Protests take aim at Hallowell’s state Rep. Charlotte Warren after social media post
A comment on the now-deleted Facebook page of Rep. Charlotte Warren, suggesting that straight, white men are too emotional to be in politics, has sparked protests, but some fellow legislators are defending her free speech rights.
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Hallowell Food Pantry director reflects on starting job amid pandemic
Vicky Gabrion began working for the pantry in late January, after 22 years as a school nurse for the Maranacook Area Schools.
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Paraders show their Pride in Hallowell on Saturday
Nearly 50 participate in “Summer of Pride” event sponsored by Hallowell Pride Alliance.
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Musician Martin Swinger left lasting impact in Maine and beyond
In Maine, Swinger was well-known for hosting and producing the cable TV music show, ‘ALIVE! From Johnson Hall,’ for nine years in Gardiner.
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Residents weigh in on equity, access in Hallowell
A group tasked with identifying areas of improvement for inclusion, diversity, equity and access within the city presented its report to the Hallowell City Council Monday night.
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Hallowell Pride Alliance to host 2nd parade Saturday
“Many people are eager to return to celebrating together. We encourage anyone that wants to participate to show up and join us,” the vice president of the Hallowell Pride Alliance said.
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Hallowell-area school district uses additional state money to reduce town contributions to budget
The original allocation towns were billed was $10,484,485 and the new local allocation will be $9,635,109.
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Hallowell officials to consider renewing TIF agreement for Ice Vault
Mayor George Lapointe said the city has not set a date for a public hearing on the agreement, and it is not on the agenda for the July 12 Hallowell City Council meeting.
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Hallowell-area school district joins vaping lawsuit
While the Regional School Unit 2 board of directors voted unanimously to reelect Jonathan Hamann as chair and Leanne Burnham as vice chair, the decision to join the mass action lawsuit against Juul Labs Inc. was not.