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As officials wait for state revenue data, Hallowell’s budget could come later than expected

by Sam Shepherd June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

City Councilor Kate Dufour said Wednesday that imprecise revenue predictions could leave the city “in trouble” if it moves too quickly on the budget.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Farmingdale’s Hall-Dale High School graduation to feature short ceremonies, parade

by Sam Shepherd June 1, 2020August 6, 2020

The Hallowell City Council approved a parade of cars full of graduating students to come down Water Street around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine towns begin planning in-person Town Meetings while awaiting guidance from the state

by Sam Shepherd May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

Towns are grappling with the possibility of more than 50 people attending meetings, which violates gathering restrictions currently in place by an order of the governor’s office.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record

Bowdoin College graduate runs home — more than 50 kilometers — to Hallowell

by Keith Edwards May 24, 2020May 26, 2020

Anne McKee, with no in-person graduation ceremony to attend, instead marked her college graduation by running more than 50 kilometers from Bowdoin College in Brunswick to her family’s Hallowell home.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine restaurants report varied business during first week open

by Sam Shepherd May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Some Augusta and Gardiner restaurant owners are happy with their level of patrons, while one Hallowell business is wondering where diners are.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Hallowell’s Hubbard Free Library seeks increased city funding

by Sam Shepherd May 20, 2020May 21, 2020

The library is asking the city for $68,040, but has primary goal of retaining last year’s figure of $42,000 with anticipated struggles in city revenues.

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