CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jonathan Whitcomb of Hallowell has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Southeast Missouri State University. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B […]
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Cedarville University recognizes local dean’s list students
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Several local students were named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. They include Rebecca Riley of Chelsea, Josette Gilman of China, Emily Allen and Katie Allen, both of Hallowell, and Catherine Estes and Linnea Estes, both of Sidney. Students receive this achievement for obtaining a 3.75 GPA […]
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City clerk set to retire after 24 years with Hallowell
Diane Polky was hired as deputy city clerk in 1999 and became city clerk in 2016.
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Hallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly $100,000 in August.
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Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS, according to a news release from Christine Stenberg, district coordinator. Counselors will help individuals […]
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Hallowell troop honors 3 Eagle Scouts
HALLOWELL — Troop 647 of Hallowell Scouts and alumni gathered Jan. 5 for dinner and recognize three young men who earned the Eagle rank a while ago but had yet to be honored: Zachary Truman, Zackery Ellis and Corbin Eldridge, all of Farmingdale. The gathering took place at the American Legion Post 6, according to […]
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Hallowell police cruiser damaged, sergeant injured in crash
The crash reduces the Hallowell Police Department’s fleet of cruisers from three to two after the vehicle driven by Sgt. Christopher Giles was apparently struck from behind by a teenage driver.
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
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Local students make Lasell University dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list for their academic performance at Lasell University. They are Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell and Cameron Goodwin of Winslow. To be named to the dean’s list, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve […]
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Hallowell society to host talk on Virginia vessel, Popham colonists Jan. 19
Members of the Maine’s First Ship group have spent more than 20 years researching the first ocean-going vessel built by Europeans in North America. Last summer plans became reality when, after years in construction, a replica of the Virginia of Sagadahoc was launched in Bath, according to a news release from Bob McIntire, Row House […]