Hallowell-area school board members encourage public to attend upcoming budget meetings

RSU 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said staff wages have to increase because they are "working harder and more hours."

Hallowell officials to inspect embattled antiques dealer’s Water Street property

Water Street property owner Robert Dale has been through legal battles in Hallowell and Fairfield regarding cluttered lots and buildings.

Maine musician, actor to play James Taylor tribute show

Performance will be livestreamed from the stage at Johnson Hall

Design includes parking at Hallowell’s proposed pocket park

Parking Committee presents its recommendations for the downtown park at the corner of Water and Central streets.

Hallowell officials allocate up to $25,000 to Bangor architects for Second Street Fire Station plans

The City Council voted unanimously this week to allocate the funds, starting the design process for the "adaptive reuse" of the historic building.

While union ‘lost patience,’ Hallowell-area superintendent’s contract still renewed by school board

After a motion to table the contract approval was defeated, Superintendent Tonya Arnold's contract was renewed through June 30, 2023, in an 8-1 vote.

Hallowell City Council approves rules for private, commercial solar energy systems

Doug Ide, code enforcement officer and interim city manager, said changes to the state's solar rules have sparked a number of inquiries about solar arrays in Hallowell.

Hallowell organization launches memorial benches project

Craig Hickman sworn in after historic win in special Senate election

Craig Hickman of Winthrop earned nearly two-thirds of the votes in the district, which encompasses southern Kennebec County. He was sworn in Wednesday morning.

Initial draft of Hallowell’s municipal budget includes $6.86 million in spending

City Councilor Maureen AuCoin called the proposed spending plan "very preliminary" during a short Zoom discussion among councilors Monday night.