Franklin County accepts low bid of $698,798 from Hallowell company to build infirmary at jail

The county has $418,000 in federal funding to use and plans to look for other revenue sources to determine where the rest will come from.

Hallowell City Council to discuss city manager’s proposed budget cuts

The proposed cuts, aimed at reducing tax burden on residents, come with legal uncertainty and other potential costs.

Northbridge Companies mark 20 years with party in Hallowell

The celebration featured a fundraising effort for Northbridge’s Compassionate Caregiver Fund.

With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel

The University of Maine at Augusta's enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year's entering class, according to officials.

Maine travel counselors set new standard for visitor experience

Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in Hallowell

Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.

Hallowell mayor apologizes for ‘militancy’ comment aimed at local Pride Alliance

Mayor George LaPointe made the comment in a conversation that was recorded without his knowledge and shared on social media.

Manchester fire chief charged with pretending to be law enforcement officer

Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town 'constable,' a position that does not exist.

40th Trek Across Maine will bring about 1,000 bicyclists through Lewiston

The event has raised $31 million since 1985, funding that has gone toward education, advocacy and research about lung diseases and health.

Spectrum Generations announces Area Plan on Aging public hearings

A draft of the 2025-28 Spectrum Generations Area Plan on Aging can be found after June 21 at spectrumgenerations.org.