HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead at 2 Litchfield Road, a nonprofit nature preserve and historic house museum, invites the public next month to tour the gardens and grounds of the 1794 Vaughan Homestead. Tours are to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, and between noon and […]
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Hallowell to hold 2-week scavenger hunt
Hallowell’s “Downtown-to-Woods Scavenger Hunt,” is to run from Saturday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 15. The two-week event has been organized by Vision Hallowell, the Hallowell Conservation Commission and Kennebec Land Trust. People can visit some of the many businesses that have opened recently or reconnect with old favorites downtown. Hallowell’s Vaughan Woods has been […]
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Volunteers hold fundraiser for backpack program
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.