The celebration featured a fundraising effort for Northbridge’s Compassionate Caregiver Fund.
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Central Maine arrest log: Aug. 24-30, 2024
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 24-30, 2024.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel
The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.
Posted inCommunity
Maine travel counselors set new standard for visitor experience
HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell council directs city manager to make more budget cuts to lessen tax impact
The Hallowell City Council hopes to make a total of $300,000 in cuts to the budget it passed in July but repealed at its Aug. 12 meeting.
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The team of Diane Bishop and Kenneth Harvey topped the list at Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Aug. 20, followed by Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, with Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
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Hallowell American Legion seeks donations for fundraiser
HALLOWELL — American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 114 Second St. Donations should not include televisions, books or clothing. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Affordable housing project in Hallowell’s Stevens Commons closing in on final approval
Tree Tops Housing is aimed at tenants earning 80% or less of the area’s median income for the next 45 years, with specific rent limits set by Maine State Housing Authority.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Hallowell police chief leaving to become patrol officer in Gardiner
The departure of Christopher Lewis, the second Hallowell chief in two years to leave for a better-paying job in Gardiner, will reduce to three the number of officers in Hallowell.
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Hallowell City Council reverses budget approval
After massive pushback from residents, the council made more than $230,000 in cuts to bring the increase to about 12%, according to Mayor George Lapointe.