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Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear

by Ethan Horton February 14, 2025February 16, 2025

The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Freedom is being sued over a road. In Maine, that’s not uncommon

by Hannah Kaufman and Ethan Horton February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

There are hundreds of ‘problem roads’ in Maine, one expert says, pitting landowners against the general public.

Kennebec Journal, Schools and Education

Hallowell, Farmingdale students share Valentine’s Day excitement

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Anna Chadwick focuses on first grade students at Hall-Dale Elementary School as they decorate mailboxes for valentines from classmates.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Central Maine dealing with first of two storms expected this week

by Emily Duggan February 13, 2025February 14, 2025

Slippery conditions are expected Friday, and snow and sleet are expected over the weekend.

Community

Waterville’s Muskie Center plans Feb. 16 ice fishing derby, carnival

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025

The annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau event offers cash prizes for first and second place in eight fish categories for adults and 10 categories for youth participants.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine nonprofit’s humanitarian work in Africa jeopardized by Trump’s dismantling of USAID

by Joe Lawlor February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Hallowell-based MCD Global Health said the White House’s effort to eliminate USAID has halted its work to combat malaria in Mozambique, Uganda and Niger.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Hallowell’s PFAS problem won’t be solved by Augusta valve, official says

by Ethan Horton February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Residents will likely have to wait several more years to have at-home access to PFAS-free drinking water.

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Hallowell theater’s season to begin with ‘The Love Seat’

February 1, 2025February 8, 2025

HALLOWELL — Gaslight Theater’s 2025 Season begins this month with an East Coast premier of Sam Haven’s two-act comedy “The Love Seat,” directed by John Rider. The show is set to be produced at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St., over two weekends, including Sunday matinees, Feb. 14-16 and 21-23. Friday and Saturday shows start […]