Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.
Chris Bouchard
Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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Storms damage panels protecting stained-glass windows at Hallowell library
Hubbard Free Library Board of Trustees President Ken Young said that while insurance will cover most of the estimated $10,000 in repairs, the library must pay $2,000 in deductibles.
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Finding land for new public works facility, renovating historic fire station among top 2023 goals for Hallowell officials
Mayor George Lapointe and City Manager Gary Lamb shared their desire to advance the two voter-backed projects at the city’s first council meeting of 2023 on Tuesday.
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Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.
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Hallowell City Council approves comprehensive plan
The plan, expected to guide the city’s actions over the next decade, outlines goals to add affordable housing, increase downtown accessibility for older residents, reuse city-owned buildings and create a “Kennebec arts corridor” with nearby communities.
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Hallowell council votes to table controversial pesticide ordinance
The proposed policy would prohibit the use of any synthetic substances and the use of any pesticide within 75 feet of any body of water.
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Scores treated to a guided glimpse of ‘Christmas Through the Ages’
The program began over 15 years ago at a North Anson library, and has moved throughout Maine historical societies ever since.
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Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
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Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
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Fayette officials to mull future of Starling Hall after voters reject $500,000 for renovations
Town officials and a local nonprofit that hoped to turn the state’s oldest Grange building into a community center must decide whether to look for new funding sources or sell the property.