Harlow Gallery looking forward to new partnerships, events after turbulent pandemic

After laying off all of its staff during the pandemic, Harlow Gallery in Hallowell has a new gallery director and announced a new partnership with Spindleworks of the Independence Association.

Relief Conspiracy to open at the Harlow Jan. 29

Exhibit to feature 376 artists from 26 countries.

Area students named to Lasell University dean’s list

Students include Dylan Presby, Deanna Plaisted, Hannah Richards, Grace Redwine, Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford, Alexis Grant, Iva Willis and Sydney Veilleux.

Hallowell city manager leaving to take Gray town manager job

Mayor George Lapointe said Rudy's departure will hamper some of the city's progress on larger issues in the short term, as a new hire will have to be brought up to speed.

Alexis Bourne named to Gettysburg College dean’s honor list

Gray hires Hallowell manager to succeed Cabana

Nate Rudy has been city manager in Hallowell since 2016.

School in Richmond to go remote because of staffing limitations; schools call for more subs

Marcia Buker Elementary School switched to remote learning because nine teachers had to quarantine and not enough substitutes were available for in-person education.

Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic

The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state's court system.

Painting of Hallowell from 19th century being auctioned at Sotheby’s

The oil painting is being sold as part of a collection from the estate of Margaret P. Gregory of Connecticut. Bidding starts at $20,000.

Michael Frett: ‘I wish Dr. King’s dream were today’s reality, but sadly, it’s not’

The Hallowell city councilor says he looks around and sees "that today's inequities are based not solely on the color of one's skin, but are steeped in regionalism, culture, sexual orientation, political affiliation and economic status, to name a few."