Augusta man charged with stealing Pride flags in Hallowell

Caleb Braginton-Hoyt, 28, arrested after allegedly stealing flags from two residences and the NAMI Maine building at 52 Water St.

Auditions to be held for ‘The Stranger’

Gaslight Theater

Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers

A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area's soil, waters and wildlife.

Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent

After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.

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.

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.

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.

Statewide health network offers free August workshops

Hallowell establishes committee to address city’s need for affordable housing

Group formed in response to residents' concerns about dramatic rent increases, a lack of available housing and existing living spaces that are unsafe and unsanitary.

Old Hallowell Day returns for the first time since pandemic

The festival, which has been put on since 1968, is making a comeback Saturday after organizers consulted with local doctors about how to host the event safely while the coronavirus continues to spread.