While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
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Hallowell-area school principal says preparing to reopen has ‘been a test’
Regional School Unit 2’s school board heard updates on how the district is meeting safety requirements to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as in-person learning is set to resume Tuesday.
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Gardiner man angrily rejects city plan to boost mask wearing
Curtis Ayotte says he will not comply with mask-wearing regulations; Gardiner officials convene task force to make recommendations to City Council.
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Erskine Hall in Hallowell opens for UMA residential students
The university is welcoming students to the newly renovated Erskine Hall at Stevens Commons after an 11-month renovation that cost almost $4 million.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Hallowell police: Signs for political candidates targeted in string of thefts
Police Chief Scott MacMaster says more than 18 signs have been reported stolen or damaged since Monday morning.
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Hallowell City Council finalizes $6.5 million spending plan
The city’s property tax rate is expected to increase to $21.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The increase would mean the tax bill for a property assessed at $184,000 would increase about $37.
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Police: Black Lives Matter signs stolen in Hallowell
Police Chief Scott MacMaster says eight to 10 signs were reported stolen early Monday near Page and Pleasant streets.
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Volunteers in Hallowell install temporary minipark, seek public input
Volunteers set up the pocket park Saturday morning at the corner of Central and Water streets. It is scheduled to remain for two weeks as a test run.
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Tonya Arnold takes over as Hallowell-area RSU 2 superintendent
Arnold, who has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, was previously the superintendent at Vinalhaven School and Monhegan Island School.