The Maine Tourism Association is offering free membership through July for any business in Maine, according to a news release Alison P. Sucy, chief operating officer and director of Government Affairs & Communications of the association. “We want to provide a service for Maine’s tourism businesses that are struggling right now. We want to be […]
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Birthday in quarantine: Family surprises 93-year-old with parade, new car
With help from Hallowell Police and Fire departments, Gloria Carey and her family celebrated her birthday with a parade Friday.
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Amendments to Hallowell’s emergency management ordinances seek to clarify City Council’s role
Councilor Maureen Aucoin said amendments leave too much decision-making power with the city manager and not enough with the City Council.
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Hallowell man charged after damaging mailboxes, utility poles and fences
Randy E. Tremaine, 47, is accused of causing $4,000 worth of damage in an area near Belgrade and Oakland.
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Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell
Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.
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Hallowell man capsizes after taking kayak out on flood level Kennebec River
Fire crews spent more than an hour searching for 57-year-old Clyde Penney after his kayak was spotted in the river without him in it.
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Farmingdale family spreads Easter cheer
Hallowell Fire Chief James Owens, his wife Brenda Owens, stepdaughter Ashley Healey and granddaughter Madilynn Irish try to spread some Easter cheer Sunday for all their Farmingdale neighbors on Burke Street by building Mr. Bunny and writing an Easter message for all to see.
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Spring storm expected to bring rain, power outages to central Maine
Hard on the heels of last week’s spring snowstorm, a powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to Maine Monday.
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Central Maine customers await return of cable service
While power outages also mean cable outages, some people lost cable services while the lights stayed on in the recent spring snowstorm.
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Hallowell health board recommends wearing masks in public, but not enforcing use
Pediatrician Sydney Sewall said masks may not help prevent the wearer from contracting the virus, but it will prevent them from getting others sick.