hallowell maine

Published
August 7, 2022

As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
Published
August 5, 2022

Hallowell Multicultural Center working to become welcoming community hub

The facility, run by the Capital Area New Mainers Project, held its first official event during Old Hallowell Day in July.
Published
July 31, 2022

Quebec athletes dominate field in Augusta Ironman 70.3 triathlon

Augusta was awash with French speakers Sunday as hundreds of Quebec natives travel south for the event.
Published
July 31, 2022

Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta

Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
Published
July 28, 2022

Weeks of preparation, training lead to logistical challenge Sunday for Augusta-based Ironman 70.3 triathlon

Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday's Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.
Published
July 10, 2022

With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs

Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
Published
July 7, 2022

Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week

Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver's license is still active.
Published
June 1, 2022

Former Hallowell pub owner gets jail time for sales tax evasion

Augusta resident Krystal Lavallee, who operated Brews & Views in Hallowell, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to pay $30,700 in restitution.
Published
May 23, 2022

Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years

A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Published
April 25, 2022

RSU 2 to pay former superintendent through end of the year and will have 3% budget increase

Richmond will pay $3,773,118 toward the school budget — an increase of 5.5%, a difference of $195,275 from last year.