Hallowell City Council OKs amendments to emergency operations plan

The amendments included small changes from those discussed last week, which were opposed by a city councilor due to a lack of council control over crisis management and lack of diversity in staff.

Hallowell’s brush dump closed after setbacks, monitoring questioned by DEP

In response to those questions, City Manager Nate Rudy said, the property won't reopen until it "can clearly establish that we meet the DEPs regulatory standards regarding the setbacks."

Hallowell-area school superintendent leaving job for medical reasons

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Cheri Towle will resign April 30 and current acting superintendent Mary Paine will fill the position during a search for a new person for the post.

Maine Tourism Association to offer free membership through July

Birthday in quarantine: Family surprises 93-year-old with parade, new car

With help from Hallowell Police and Fire departments, Gloria Carey and her family celebrated her birthday with a parade Friday.

Amendments to Hallowell’s emergency management ordinances seek to clarify City Council’s role

Councilor Maureen Aucoin said amendments leave too much decision-making power with the city manager and not enough with the City Council.

Hallowell man charged after damaging mailboxes, utility poles and fences

Randy E. Tremaine, 47, is accused of causing $4,000 worth of damage in an area near Belgrade and Oakland.

Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell

Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.

Hallowell man capsizes after taking kayak out on flood level Kennebec River

Fire crews spent more than an hour searching for 57-year-old Clyde Penney after his kayak was spotted in the river without him in it.

Farmingdale family spreads Easter cheer