Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Aug. 22-29, 2025.
Hallowell
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Italian stonecutters in Hallowell carved a legacy of industry and labor from granite
‘Working Granite: Italian Stonecutters and their Union’ at the Maine Historical Society highlights one of Maine’s earliest labor unions, started by stone workers in 1877.
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Posted inLocal & State, Things to Do
11 things to do this week: A free fair in Harmony, plays in Madison and Waterville, Wiscasset Art walk
Concerts this week include Heron Valley in Farmington and Boothbay Harbor, Bonnie Raitt in Bangor, Little Lies in Skowhegan, Sandy River Music Festival in Farmington and more.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Hallowell is ignoring its taxpayers’ concerns | Letter
After a recent Hallowell City Council meeting, I am fully convinced the majority of Hallowell city councilors have lost focus on Hallowell taxpayers. Last year they voted in an outrageous 20 to 27% tax increase. This resulted in a very angry response from taxpayers. The City Council promised to reduce taxes by 10% this coming […]
Posted inSports
What to watch for at the 52nd Oxford 250
From a new champion being crowned to questions about the weather, there’s plenty of drama surrounding the annual race.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Hallowell man who spied on ex-girlfriend in her home sentenced to prison
Jeffery S. King placed cameras in a woman’s apartment and also recorded her while hiding in her home.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Mexican citizen charged in Hallowell sexual assault, police say
Zuniga Balderas, 33, who overstayed his visa, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges related to the assault, according to Hallowell police.
Posted inLocal & State
Hallowell budget cuts 15% in spending, lowers property taxes
This year’s cuts came in the shadow of last year’s budget, which raised property taxes by about 20%, a decision that councilors later discovered they could not reverse.
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Flagg brothers host Orono clinic, West Gardiner celebration among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from August 8-15, 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest
Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.