Initial plans to use almost half of the parking lot at the northwestern corner of Water and Central streets have been walked back to increase parking.
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Hallowell requiring businesses to enforce mask-wearing guidelines
The order was recommended by the city’s Board of Health; hours later, 200-300 people lined Water Street, some without face coverings, to celebrate resident Chris Vallee’s release from the hospital following complications from kidney surgery.
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Vandal tips portable toilets, breaks hand santizer dispensers at Hall-Dale Little League field
Hallowell Police Chief Scott MacMaster said about $200 in damage was done at the field, including a failed attempt to start a small fire in a dugout.
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Hallowell to seek proposals for reuse of Second Street Fire Station
City officials are asking developers to suggest ideas for the century-old building, while preserving its historical character.
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Maine Public Utilities Commission moves to new Hallowell location; former space goes to auction
The commission once operated out of a space at a soon-to-be auctioned property on Second Street, but announced Tuesday it had moved to new offices on Katherine Drive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
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Hallowell’s temporary downtown pocket park begins to take shape
About 20 people meet at a lot on the corner of Water and Central streets to discuss the location of a temporary park.
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While Augusta has rescinded its coronavirus emergency order, other central Maine municipalities keep theirs in place
Since a July order from Gov. Janet Mills did not include Winthrop, town officials used the community’s emergency order last week to enact mask-wearing requirements.
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Pocket park set for ‘test run’ in downtown Hallowell
Debate continues on whether the city should preserve parking spaces or if it can afford to lose some to a temporary mini-park, which could lead to a permanent park.
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Group formed to support diversity in central Maine
Oakland Town Manager Gary Bowman says the Kennebec Regional Diversity Initiative seeks to improve the quality of life in the region.