Superintendent of Hallowell-area school district on months-long leave to ‘work through some health issues’

Tonya Arnold, superintendent of RSU 2, is taking an eight-week leave of absence to focus on her health.

Hallowell mayor outlines 2022 goals, reflects on past year

Priorities for the new year include addressing the old fire station, finding a new public works space, affordable housing and dealing with the ongoing pandemic.

Hallowell public hearing set next week on future of historic fire station building

Mayor George Lapointe wrote that public feedback will factor into the decision to keep or sell the nearly 200-year-old building.

Maine Local Market launches Winter Fires, extending options for customers

The owners of Maine Local Market launched Winter Fires Friday, on the last day of 2021, to give customers an outdoor dining option overlooking the Kennebec River even as they shift to takeout meals as COVID-19 infections continue to spread in Maine.

Waterville duck hunter found safe after kayak ‘got away from him’ on Kennebec River, police say

Authorities conducted a search Tuesday for the missing occupant of a kayak, but the man later contacted police to claim the boat and let them know he was OK.

After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas

A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.

Victims of domestic abuse, including Gov. Mills, join campaign to have their stories heard in Augusta area

Mills is among dozens of Maine women participating in the campaign to erase the shame some may feel in being in an abusive relationship.

Residents urge Hallowell officials to help Hydeout at the Wharf, worry it’s a ‘canary in the coal mine’

City council unanimously voted to meet with all affected parties and the public to see what can be done to retain the city's bar.

NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues

Future space for food pantry, police headquarters unclear as Hallowell councilors mull uses of old fire station

A draft document outlining the city's next steps and decisions will be available for council's upcoming Dec. 13 meeting.