The Hallowell Post

07/11/2025

Our community's heart swelled with pride as the City Council honored the wonderful Chris Cart and Abby Perry. They are the epitome of what makes Hallowell so special. Thank you for everything you do. Congratulations to recognition so richly deserved!

07/08/2025

On July 3rd, our community suffered an unimaginable loss with the tragic passing of 15-year-old Koa Dumont of Farmington, who drowned at the Hallowell Quarry Pond. Koa was a bright, kind, and driven young man—from all accounts he was a beloved student and athlete at Mt. Blue High School, and the son of a faculty member deeply connected to the school community. What began as a summer outing with friends ended in heartbreak, as cold-water shock claimed his life after a leap from a quarry ledge. Rescue crews responded swiftly, but despite their efforts, Koa could not be revived. His absence leaves a silence that stretches through classrooms, playing fields, and the hearts of all who knew him.

To Koa’s family, friends, and the entire Mt. Blue community, The Hallowell Post extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences. There are no words that can fill the space Koa leaves behind, but we join you in mourning and remembrance. As we reflect on this loss, let us also renew our commitment to safety, awareness, and to cherishing those we hold dear. Koa’s memory will endure—in stories, in tears, and in the love that surrounds his name.

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05/27/2025

Wow! Our School Lunch Team is Awesome!

Guess what? The people who make our school lunches at RSU 2 are super special! They just won a big award from the people in charge of food for the whole country! It's like getting a gold medal for making the best and healthiest lunches for kids in small towns like ours.

Why did they win?

They're like food detectives! They make sure our lunches have just the right amount of salt to be healthy.

They listen to you! They find fun ways to get kids like you involved in choosing what's for lunch.

They love fruits and veggies! They make sure we get yummy fresh fruits, vegetables, and good-for-you whole grains in our meals.

They work with local farmers! This means we get super fresh food grown right near our school!

The President for Healthy Kids Rob Bisceglie said this award helps show off how schools can make really good and healthy meals for kids.

This award shows something we already knew: our lunch team works really hard every day to make sure you feel good and ready to learn. When you eat a healthy lunch, it helps your body grow strong, your brain think better, and do great in school!

So, let's all give a big cheer for our amazing school lunch heroes! They help make sure every kid in RSU 2 has the good food they need to do their best in school and have fun!

03/18/2025

Thankfully, nobody was killed.

Drive safe folks. Here is a PERFECT reminder to be attentive and avoid losing control of your vehicle. Multiple 911 calls today for this Winthrop street crash. The crash involved one vehicle which nearly struck a school bus. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash and over corrected while avoiding the stopped school bus. The 19 year old Lewiston woman was charged for operating without a license, operating with a suspended registration, failing to maintain control of a motor vehicle and failing to display a valid inspection. Thank you to Augusta Rescue, Hallowell Fire, Manchester Fire, and Capitol PD for assistance treating the injured and managing scene safety.

03/14/2025

Mark your calendars!

03/06/2025

01/15/2025

Happy 2025!
Make Slates Hallowell your Monday Night Destination!
🎶🎶🎶We have great local duos on Mondays for reservations call
(207)622-9575
Dinner from 5-8pm
& Music from 6-8pm

Slates is celebrating 45 years in business! We so appreciate all of our wonderful patrons and your support all of these years. 🙏😊 Every Monday we will have a drawing and give away a $50.00 gift certificate to one of you. For reservations call (207)622-9575 after

On Monday January 20th don’t miss the amazing music of Father/Daughter duo Maggie & Robby Coffin
Sure to be a fun night of music!

Here’s our January 2025 music line up
Monday 1/20
Robby Coffin & Maggie (Coffin) Silva
6:00-8:00pm

Monday 1/27
The Court Jesters
John Hasnip & Tina Charest
6:00-8:00pm





Slates Hallowell
Slates Monday Night Duos

10/30/2024

Such a wonderful transformation!

Before & After ~ Hallowell, Maine, Transitional Federal to Greek Revival.

This house is an excellent example of what is possible with determination and commitment.

A prolonged period of neglect resulted in significant water infiltration and rot in this c. 1840 transitional Federal to Greek Revival style house. When the trees and shrubs were leafed out, the house was nearly invisible (see first comment for photo). As generally happens in these conditions, the greenery trapped moisture and prevented the sun and wind from drying the house, accelerating the deterioration.

Fortunately, the house is located in a local historic district with a protective ordinance and to guide its exterior restoration. In addition to extensive structural repairs, many historic interior features were also preserved while the house got all new electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

"Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners" was written to help people who want to restore a house with sensitivity to its character-defining features, like this example.

Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.

Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors. Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!

"Restoring Your Historic House is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.

© Scott T. Hanson 2024.

10/26/2024

Happy Hallowell Halloween!!!!!
Tonight, the lights dim bright as
ghouls, ghosts, spirits, and fools
show face, prance, and parade
float and wade
on our city's streets
spilling into doorways
dancing in the alleyways
moving like alley cats
through the Hallowell Halloween maze.
Parade at 6pm
meet at 545 ..Antique Mall

02/02/2024

✨🎤💚💜👑 February!!! 👑💜💚🎤✨

01/26/2024