HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is seeking applicants for several vacancies on its board of trustees. Over the past 144 years, the Hubbard thrived because thousands of Hallowell citizens understood that intellectual freedom, information, and the fostering of an engaged, informed citizenry is fundamental to democracy, according to a news release from Jill Lectka, […]
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Police investigate dozens of thefts from vehicles in Augusta, Hallowell
Gregory Roe, 38, of Vienna was charged recently with multiple counts of burglary and theft, but Augusta police say a rash of vehicle break-ins in recent weeks remains under investigation.
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Photos: Central Maine florists in full bloom for Valentine’s Day
Florists were busy across the region Tuesday as staff prepared for the annual day of love and affection.
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Hannaford supermarket in Gardiner set to reopen in early April
The Gardiner Hannaford at 40 Main Ave. experienced its worst flooding damage in nearly 40 years during the Dec. 18 storm, which flooded most of downtown Gardiner and downtown Hallowell.
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Plans in the works to expand Augusta’s Howard Hill to universal access
The Kennebec Land Trust, which manages the conservation recreation area that’s owned by the city of Augusta, is raising money to widen access there to people with disabilities.
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Sylvia Palmer and Linda Anderson finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Jan. 30 duplicate bridge session. Janine Prewitt and Maureen Brochu placed second; Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Hallowell allocates $75,000 in aid for storm-affected businesses
In the first phase, businesses impacted by historic flooding in December will be able to apply for grants up to $2,000, city officials said.
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Composting company now collects food scraps from customers in central Maine
ScrapDogs Community Compost is the first service of its kind in Hallowell. In Waterville, it is bringing back a convenience that went away when a similar company stopped serving the area.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners for Jan. 17 resulted in Paul Mitnik and Deb Gardner tying Dennis Purington and Glenn Angell for first place. Pat Damon and Dan Townsend placed third. The winners for Jan. 18 were Mitnik and Gardner. Damon and Vern Arey placed second; Tom Simmons […]
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The 2024 Kenney Awards celebrate the success of businesses in the Kennebec Valley
The event drew around 900 people to the Augusta Civic Center on Friday to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.