The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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Hallowell residents gather to celebrate love following recent council meeting Zoom-bombing
The get-together was prompted by an incident at a recent council meeting where anonymous individuals joined remotely and spouted racist, homophobic, and antisemitic comments.
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Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Hallowell applies for temporary environmental steward to build trails, educate community
City officials are submitting a proposal to host a Maine Conservation Corps member, and have set aside $15,500 for the position.
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Hallowell tax rate for 2023-24 lower than officials had anticipated
At $23.05 per $1,000 in assessed valuation, the new tax represents an 85-cent increase to the previous rate, and will add $170 to the tax bill for a property valued at $200,000.
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Hallowell hires former Topsham officer as its new police chief
Chris Lewis will succeed Scott MacMaster, who left to become a patrol officer in Gardiner earlier this year.
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Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
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Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
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Woman arrested on charge she hit officer with car in Hallowell after getting angry over Ironman 70.3 Maine traffic jam
Police say Katherine D. Kelley, 34, of Belmont faces several charges, including felony-level assault on a police officer.