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.

Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property

The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.

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.

Hallowell Legion seeks items for Sept. 30 yard sale

Hallowell residents gather to celebrate love following recent council meeting Zoom-bombing

The get-together was prompted by an incident at a recent council meeting where anonymous individuals joined remotely and spouted racist, homophobic, and antisemitic comments.

Spectrum Generations to offer vaccination clinics in September

Bridge clubs recognize recent winners

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.

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.

Bridge clubs recognize recent winners