Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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A novel idea: Waterville woman launches book festival in Hallowell
The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
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Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell
Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.
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Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
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Maine singer takes home $10,000 after winning weekslong competition in Hallowell
Julia Gagnon won the third “Central Maine Idol” competition Wednesday night at The Quarry Tap Room.
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Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
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Woman arrested on charge she hit officer with car in Hallowell after getting angry over Ironman 70.3 Maine traffic jam
Police say Katherine D. Kelley, 34, of Belmont faces several charges, including felony-level assault on a police officer.