While Augusta has rescinded its coronavirus emergency order, other central Maine municipalities keep theirs in place

Since a July order from Gov. Janet Mills did not include Winthrop, town officials used the community's emergency order last week to enact mask-wearing requirements.

Pocket park set for ‘test run’ in downtown Hallowell

Debate continues on whether the city should preserve parking spaces or if it can afford to lose some to a temporary mini-park, which could lead to a permanent park.

Group formed to support diversity in central Maine

Oakland Town Manager Gary Bowman says the Kennebec Regional Diversity Initiative seeks to improve the quality of life in the region.

Hallowell officials move ahead on $6.49 million expenditure budget

The expenditure and revenues budgets could be finalized at the next City Council meeting on Aug. 10.

Woodlands Senior Living raises awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease

Residents and staff participate in global event via rocking chairs on June 19.

With officers moving on, Hallowell police look to fill full-time positions

The Police Department's roster includes five full-time and seven part-time officers, and former Chief Eric Nason has been serving as a reserve officer since May.

Hallowell officials ask DECD to amend error in city’s TIF district documents

Andrea Smith, the state Department of Economic and Community Development's director of tax incentive programs, said her department has been working with the city to address this matter since last year.

Hallowell’s Bolley’s Famous Franks to open in August

The eatery, a local institution for nearly 50 years, will delay reopening out of concern for the health of its regular customers who tend to be older individuals.

Cox Memorial United Methodist Church to welcome new pastor July 5

A Hallowell staple for more than 80 years, Boynton’s Market for sale

Owners Don and Ruth LaChance, who opened the current iteration of the business in its new location in 2012, are selling the market for $69,900.