Bridge clubs list recent winners

State grant program helps central Maine communities meet climate goals

The Community Resilience Partnership was started in December 2020 to assist towns by providing technical and planning assistance and up to $50,000 to fund projects that align with the state’s climate goals to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy.

Hallowell councilors give initial approval to flavored tobacco ban

A public hearing on the proposal is to be held Jan. 8. Councilors also set June 11 as the date for a special election to fill a vacant City Council seat.

Bridge clubs name recent winners

Hallowell councilor and library trustee step down

City Councilor Peter Spiegel and Jim McKenna, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hubbard Free Library, will leave their posts after years of service.

Viles Arboretum leader leaving Augusta job

Ryan Martin is stepping down as executive director of the educational conservation organization with 224 acres of woods and fields open to the public near the heart of the city.

Hallowell-based association to support Wreaths Across America

Hallowell library aims to raise $45K with fund campaign

Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint

City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department's not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group's annual parade.

Hallowell considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco

The City Council tabled the proposal until December after realizing it failed to give impacted businesses the required 30-day notice.