Healthy Living for ME plans to offer several free leader trainings throughout the year for those interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Any interested resident is welcome to join the trainings. Community organizations are also welcome to have its staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. “If you’re passionate about […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville April 4 were Jeannine Prewitt and Jessie Gunther. Su Morrison and Dick Quinlan placed second. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners March 29 were Sharron Hinkley […]
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Witness hearings on CMP rate cases set for Lewiston, Hallowell
Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters moves Bowl for Kids’ Sake event to Hallowell
BRUNSWICK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick plans to hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser this year despite Brunswick’s Yankee Lanes, the event’s location for decades, being purchased and closed for bowling. The organization has moved the event to Sparetime Bowling in Hallowell, 30 minutes from Brunswick and 40 minutes from Bath. […]
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SNAPSHOT: Four generations of Keene family gather
Four generations of the Keene family recently gathered for a photo. They include Kevin Keene of Farmingdale, son; Eugene Keene Sr. of Auburn, father; Jack Nicholas Keene of Hallowell, great-grandson; and Nicholas Keene of Hallowell, grandson. The Keenes of Auburn have four children — Eugene Jr., Katy Keene Hunter, Margaret Keene Clements and Kevin Keene […]
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Residents split on Hallowell’s proposed pesticide ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit synthetic pesticides on private property and all pesticides within 75 feet of any body of water.
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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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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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Christmas tree bonfire benefits Hallowell firefighters
Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.
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New owners to take over popular Hallowell coffee shop
Kyle and Michelle Ng, who opened Traverse Coffee Co. on Water Street in 2019, sold the business this week and announced plans to move to Japan to serve as church missionaries.