More than $6,000 has been raised for the city’s restaurant workers, while another fundraiser is in the works for the town’s musicians.
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Art2020 submissions deadline extended to April 8
HALLOWELL — The deadline for Art2020 submissions has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. The Harlow invites artists to submit artwork to Art2020, the 25th annual juried show. Art2020 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine. The Harlow is currently closed because of […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Former Richmond police chief appointed in Hallowell
Scott MacMaster, 46, of Richmond, was appointed by a 6-1 vote following a two-and-a-half hour executive session.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell’s Vaughan Woods closed due to COVID-19 outbreak; others looking at restrictions of recreational areas
The recreation area closed to the public — until further notice — on Saturday, due to “the lack of social distancing practices on the part of visitors.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officials appoint Board of Health, extend emergency declaration
City Director of Municipal Emergency Management Jim Owens is under self-isolation after flying on March 14, but continues to work normal hours.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
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Sacred Heart Church Ladies Guild ticket auction canceled
HALLOWELL — The annual ticket auction, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Church Ladies Guild in Hallowell, scheduled for March 28 has been canceled. The guild will assess whether or not it can be rescheduled at a later date. For more information, email Frances Miliano, guild vice-president, at [email protected].
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine municipalities implement emergency plans
Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop have all declared states of emergency that allow the municipalities to take quick action to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their communities.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine restaurant owners must decide whether to keep serving
As municipalities explore closing all restaurants, some are choosing to offer takeout orders behind closed doors instead of waiting for a directive.