Mayor George LaPointe will need to appoint a Hallowell resident to fill Martin’s position until after the November election.
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Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in Hallowell
Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.
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Hallowell residents organize petition demanding redo of budget in wake of 20% tax increase
The Hallowell City Council recently approved an approximately 20% increase in property tax rates, which caused outrage among many residents.
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Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales
City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.
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Augusta landfill fees to increase in September
Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.
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AARP members learn about Penquis Foster Grandparent Program
Maria Staples, project director for Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511. The meeting was held at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell. Penquis covers 14 counties in Maine. Staples, who has worked for Penquis for more than 30 years, gave a presentation […]
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Bridge clubs names recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the July 23 duplicate bridge session. They were followed by Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig, then Barbara Terhune and Maureen Manning. Omitted from the July 16 list of winners was Linda Atkinson, who shared second […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Barbara Terhune and Maureen Manning finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the July 16 duplicate bridge session. Sylvia Palmer came in second place, and Maureen Brochu and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players […]
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Grants aim to help strengthen Kennebec County communities
More than $70K will support area organizations and projects.
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Proposed Hallowell budget would increase property taxes 25%
Before approving the budget, city councilors plan to seek cuts to reduce the hit on taxpayers.