The current Code Enforcement Officer was appointed as the Interim City Manager at a special meeting of the City Council on Monday.
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More than 3,000 were without power Thursday evening after outage in Hallowell, Gardiner area
Kennebec County Emergency Management Director Sean Goodwin said a problem with a ground wire knocked out power in the area.
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For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them
While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.
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Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health
Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
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Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Hallowell couple wed in virtual ceremony
More than 200 guests attended the union of Karen Tucker and Tom Knox via Zoom video conference, exactly 10 years to the day that they met.
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Hallowell short-term rental ordinance passes despite objection from Airbnb owners
A third reading made an ordinance change official that has short-term rental owners worried that they might have to put sprinklers in their rentals, but existing operations can continue without installing them.
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Hallowell-area teachers’ union responds to superintendent’s COVID-19 claim
The Kennebec-Intra District School Education Association said in a statement it has “lost patience” with Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold.
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Painting of 19th century Hallowell cityscape sells for $201,600 at Sotheby’s auction
The piece, painted around 1860, was bought by Connecticut-based American folk art dealer David Schorsch, who said it will become inventory at his business.
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Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases
Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.
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Hallowell City Council allocates up to $8,000 to hire consultant to help find new city manager
The funding will come out of contingency and will go toward hiring a consultant that will assist the City Council in finding candidates for the job.