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Rep. Berry: Time to speak up on CMP’s billing errors, service shortcomings and proposed rate hikes

by Seth Berry Special to the Press Herald July 13, 2019July 16, 2019

The PUC is taking the unusual step of holding public witness hearings; the first one will take place Tuesday in Portland.

Do This, Out & About

Hallowell never fails to create excitement for locals and visitors year-round

by By NANCY P. MCGINNIS Correspondent June 8, 2019January 9, 2024

The nearly 200- acre Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead will host an extra special annual Garden Party this year, as the property features nearly three miles of trails that were laid out by Vaughan family members more than a century ago.

Life & Culture, Maine

Merrymeeting Trail gets Hallowell council’s support

by Sam Shepherd May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

While many residents and local organizations back the plan, finding funding for it could be problematic.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Harlow Gallery names a new director

by Bob Keyes May 3, 2019May 3, 2019

Gretchen Marion takes over for Deb Fahy, who served for 14 years.

Maine

Hallowell granite quarries – steeped in history – up for sale

by Sam Shepherd May 3, 2019May 3, 2019

Owner Leonard Nason Jr., 86, is selling the 78-acre property containing the operational quarries, which supplied granite for Quincy Market and Maine’s State House.

Maine

Minor flooding expected along Kennebec River into Wednesday

by Jessica Lowell April 15, 2019April 30, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kennebec River from Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.

Maine, News

Maine DOT: No room for sidewalk in Hallowell without moving boulders

by Sam Shepherd March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

City councilors will have to reconsider their motion to complete the sidewalk on the eastern side of Water Street that a restaurant’s owners objected to, citing concerns about feng shui.