After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.
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Mark Walker recalls ‘many happy moments’ in 7 years as Hallowell’s mayor
Walker, a Republican, who ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in November, will be replaced by City Councilor George Lapointe on Jan. 4.
Kennebec River floods banks following Christmas storm
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, see waters rise due to rain, melting snow following storm.
Poetry-themed Valentine’s event set for Feb. 13, 14
Gaslight Theater to host walking tour featuring live poetry readings in Hallowell.
Kennebec River expected to flood from Christmas Day rain storm
Areas of Hallowell are expected to be impacted the most.
Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.
South Parish Congregational Church hosts curbside dinner; had 240 delivery meals
Over 40 volunteers helped put on the event, all helping in different ways.
Hallowell-area schools provide toys, food baskets for the holiday season
Hall-Dale Middle School and High School students, with help from Temple Beth El and Granite Hill Church, compiled donations to fill 10 food and 16 toy baskets for families in towns served by the school district.
Readfield-area school reports probable positive COVID-19 case
Regional School Unit 2 is asking families to watch for coronavirus symptoms and maintain safe practices during the winter break from school.
Hubbard Free Library project to preserve local newspapers dating back to 1790s
The library is nearly finished with a $2,500 project to better store 120 volumes of newspapers printed in Hallowell from 1796 to 1911.