Hallowell News

Brent L. Hall and Tracy L. Plourde have been named to staff Kennebec Savings Bank's new Gardiner branch, according to a news release from the bank.

Whether voters will be asked to repeal a law that makes major changes to the state tax code will be decided in the coming weeks, as two lawsuits make their way through the court system.

Scott Cowger, innkeeper/owner of Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center in Hallowell, was named Innkeeper of the Year on Tuesday, Nov.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

Ian Parker, Harley Smith and Josh Robbins, from left, bow at a CD release party in October at Hallowell City Hall.

Submitted by Al Diamon on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 4:30pm. Maine Media Tony award: The Kennebec Journal in Augusta has captured a real prize.

Teen Winthrop band Fyve rocking out. From left, Kristen Veayo, Deaclan Chu, Katherine Veayo, Danielle Pease and Aaron St.

KEY POINTS BACKGROUND: The new Board of Education is going to have its hands full coping with a projected $4 million shortfall in next year's budget.

Proud voters go the extra mile and raise their signs high in Hallowell. Hallowell a ' Tuesday, Nov.

Charlotte Warren is the new mayor of Hallowell. On Election Day, Nov. 3, Warren bested Dorothy Mithee by more than 300 votes, 822-519. In the race for councilor at large, Edmund Cervone defeated Christy Cross, 760-538. In Ward 2, Mark Walker ran unopposed and was victorious, as was Gail Wippelhauser in Ward 4. In the statewide issues, citizens of ...

Nineteen Preti Flaherty attorneys, including Severin Beliveau of Hallowell, have been selected for inclusion as 2009 New England Super Lawyers.

Artery: Visual Arts Along the Kennebec hosts its first collaborative exhibit, "Artists With a Heart for the Community" to benefit MaineGeneral Medical Center's Division of Cardiology.

Sean of Augusta is psyched after bowling a strike. Hallowell a ' It didn't matter how many pins were knocked down, or who had the highest score.

Nine communities are participating in an early voting pilot program in Maine. Early voting is not the same as absentee voting.

Share + Oct 26, 2009 6:38 pm US/Eastern AUGUSTA, Maine As campaigns for and against repeal of Maine's gay marriage law urged their supporters to vote early, the state's top election official said Monday that turnout is on track to be far greater than in a typical off-year election.

Fall is bringing more than colorful foliage to this tiny city. "For sale" signs are coming down as new businesses open their doors, and entrepreneurs are seeing opportunities here.

'American Gothic' by Alice Rohman of Farmingdale was on view at the 2008 Halloween at the Harlow.

The Gaslight Theater's final full production of the 2009 season is "Rabbit Hole," by David Lindsay-Abaire. The play is about Becca and Howie Corbet, a couple with everything they could want.

Despite the weather forecaster's skepticism, Saturday, Oct. 17, turned out to be a wonderful day for the annual Fall Festival of Art and History, presented by Celebrating Hallowell.

Augusta a ' Spirit of America Foundation honored 40 Maine towns for their participation in the Spirit of America volunteer recognition program during a Sept.