The City Council froze about $190,000 in spending at its last meeting to help pay down expenses next year and relieve residents’ tax burden.
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The story of Hallowell’s colorful Adirondack chairs
The chairs have become an iconic symbol of the city in their 10 years on the Granite City Park bulkhead.
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Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner
On the heels of Black Friday’s big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.
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Hallowell library’ fundraising auction kicks off Nov. 30
HALLOWELL – The Hubbard Free Library plans to host its Hybrid Fundraising Auction, combining the convenience of online bidding with the excitement of a live auction. This annual event will feature a variety of items donated by local businesses and community members. Proceeds will support the library’s mission to serve the community with enriching programs […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Nov. 19 duplicate bridge session. Lee Lenfest and Jeannie Reilling were second, and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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AgeWise Maine offers Nov. 20 vaccine clinic at Spectrum Generations
HALLOWELL — The AgeWise Maine Initiative, a collaboration of Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging in partnership with Northern Light Health, is set to offer a vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Bridge Club winners on Nov. 12 were Rona Backstrom and Natasha Rosenbaum. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Jeannie Reilling placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
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Hallowell imposes $190,000 spending freeze to ease tax burden next year
The spending freeze, approved Tuesday by the City Council, comes more than three months after residents petitioned the council to reverse approval of the budget, which increased property taxes by about 20% on average.
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Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms
Extreme weather that caused inland and coastal flooding last winter spurred the report issued Tuesday with recommendations about how to prepare for more storms.
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Hallowell to accept proposals to sell, renovate former Second Street Fire Station
The City Council is expected to discuss the future Tuesday night of the downtown building. Any revenue from the sale could be used to bolster municipal revenue in a challenging budget year.