The candy shop offered a plethora of treats and held a costume and pumpkin contest. Proceeds from the event benefited the Hallowell Food Pantry.
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.
In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources
The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
In hotly contested race, 5 candidates vie for 2 seats on the Winthrop Town Council
Candidates cite municipal spending, transparency and economic development as factors motivating their campaigns.
Winthrop Council votes to carry forward $400,000 from previous year to cover increase in expenses
The decision will not result in an increase to residents’ taxes.
Winthrop library board sees first contested race in over a decade
Candidates cited issues such as national book bans and future fundraising endeavors as motivating factors.
Hallowell selected for downtown revitalization program valued at $15,000
The opportunity is offered through the Maine Downtown Center, which helps municipalities revitalize their downtowns, and is part of the Maine Development Foundation.
Nonbinding questions on old fire station, public works set for Hallowell election ballot
The questions will ask residents if they approve renovating the old fire station to house the police and whether they support a multi-bay public works facility.
Musicians, community come together to remember late, beloved Gardiner city councilor
LoganFest celebrated life of Robert “Logan” Johnston, an active member of the community who died in May.
Apple orchard car show draws hundreds to Kents Hill
The idea came about roughly one year ago when show manager Brent St. Clair approached Kents Hill Orchard operator John Harker about how the farm looked like it was fertile ground for a car show.
Winthrop Area Rotary Foundation makes final donation before closing: $10,000 for food pantry freezer
The donation was made in honor of the late Charlie Gove just before the foundation dissolved due to a lack of membership.