PFAS levels in Hallowell water are below current state standards but well above new federal standards set to go into effect in 2029, causing residents to wonder about their exposure to the forever chemicals.
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Hallowell to build $10 million PFAS-filtration facility by end of 2027
The district hired engineering firm Wright-Pierce in May to design and construct the facility, which officials said will bring PFAS in Hallowell’s drinking water to non-detectable levels.
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Hallowell library launches Library Card Design Contest
HALLOWELL — The Friends of the Hubbard Free Library, in partnership with the Hubbard Free Library, have kicked off National Library Card Sign-up Month with the first Hubbard Free Library Card Design Contest. This contest invites community members of all ages to contribute their artistic talents and design the new library card for 2025. The […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club WATERVILLE — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished in first place at the Elm City Duplicate game on Sept. 10. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
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Stay or go? Dresden committee outlines 4 options for future of the town’s students
Following a year and a half of gathering information from a variety of sources, Dresden’s Education Exploratory Committee laid out four likely options for educating the town’s students, including remaining in Regional School Unit 2 or closing the school altogether.
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Hallowell residents unlikely to see property taxes lowered this year
City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it’s likely too late.
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Hallowell Police Department down to two officers on staff
The Hallowell City Council voted to explore improvements to working conditions and pay during its Monday night meeting.
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Hallowell City Council to discuss city manager’s proposed budget cuts
The proposed cuts, aimed at reducing tax burden on residents, come with legal uncertainty and other potential costs.
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Nancy Nesbit and Natasha Rosenbaum finished first at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge Club on Sept. 3. Lee Lenfest and Wilma Pouliott were second, with Dick Quinlan and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more […]
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Historic Preservation Forum set for Sept. 14 in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead is set to hold its first Historic Preservation Forum at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road. This interactive day of sharing and learning about the successes and challenges of historic preservation at sites such as Vaughan Homestead is designed to bring together local […]