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Happy Birthday Hallowell Record!!!

Happy Birthday Hallowell Record!!!

  Well folks, it is 1 year since the first issue of the Hallowell Record hit the streets on Old Hallowell Day,2007. What a year it has been!! The Hallowell Record started out as a series of meetings held at the now closed Earthly Delights by a small group of people. Jen Howard started out as our original Editor and really supplied the energy to get this project off the ground. Her witty writing style and her eye on the Water St. culture was appreciated and is missed. We hope that Jen will consider submitting to the Record in her unique voice. Jen stayed with us through the early fall and that is when I took over as Editor. Read more...
Hallowell's 2008 Citizen of the Year

Hallowell's 2008 Citizen of the Year

Katy is an extraordinary personage in our community, taking the time to be involved in many facets of life with in Hallowell. It is not uncommon to see Katy at city meetings, community meetings, p...
Hallowell's Legendary Ice Harvester: Fred Moore

Hallowell's Legendary Ice Harvester: Fred Moore

But what many of us do not know is that Arthur is descended from "icemen". Arthur's father,grandfather, and great-grandfather were all involved in the domestic ice business in Hallowell....
Tim Sullivan: His Shade of Blue

Tim Sullivan: His Shade of Blue

I wasn't certain of the angle I was going to use in interviewing Tim until I came face to face with him. I am no music critic. I am a lover of music, pure and simple. And I guess after spending ma...
The Liberal Cup Featured Artist of the Month: Garrett Soucy

The Liberal Cup Featured Artist of the Month: Garrett Soucy

The Boston Phoenix classifies Soucy as one of the best lyricist working today. The music is primarily crafted from a few basic ingredients: sex, religion, and murder, with an occasional inclusion ...
 

SUNSHINE AFFIRMATIONS - A Green Hallowell

On June 28th, during the Whatever Family Festival, participants enjoyed at least a dozen exhibits that will emphasize a "Green Scene - Appreciating Our Environment."  What an opportunity! Maine, particularly Hallowell, is surrounded by...
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Happy Birthday Hallowell Record!!!

Happy Birthday Hallowell Record!!!   Well folks, it is 1 year since the first issue of the Hallowell Record hit the streets on Old Hallowell Day,2007. What a year it has been!! The Hallowell Record started out as a series of meetings held at the now closed Earthly Deligh...
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Mattson to Restore Freight House

Mattson to Restore Freight House The shed is a well-known landmark adjacent to the existing railroad track running between Central Street and Winthrop Street in Hallowell, and is in the heart of the town's historic district. According to company president Kevin Mattson, Mattson ...

In the End It May Be..... All Smoke and Mirrors

 I, like many Mainers today, voted on our state's primary day. I've never missed a vote since I turned 18 many years ago. My father instilled that strongly in me. The right to express your opinion, to give your approvalor disapproval to a partic...
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Tim Sullivan: His Shade of Blue

Tim Sullivan: His Shade of Blue I wasn't certain of the angle I was going to use in interviewing Tim until I came face to face with him. I am no music critic. I am a lover of music, pure and simple. And I guess after spending many years in Hallowell listening to the musical Hou...
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The Message: Part V The Conclusion

What happened in the first four installments:  B.J., 23, a medical records librarian, is often depressed, even though it has been months since she broke up with her longtime boyfriend, Don. Nevertheless, she is thankful for the small kindness...
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Historic Homes of Gardiner

Historic Homes of Gardiner Saturday, June 28th, the Gardiner Library Association will sponsor the second “HISTORIC HOMES OF GARDINER” house tour. Visit eight homes and one church, all with interesting stories to tell. The EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON HOUSE, built prior...
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Observations from a Barstool

 When I sit on a barstool my mind tends to wander. Although this column is usually lighthearted, this month I’m sad to say I must face a terribly sad observation. The price of beer is skyrocketing.  I just spent a coupla weeks on v...
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June 7th (Saturday) Trail-a-Thon

The Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail along with Gardiner Savings Bank of Maine present the second annual TRAIL-A- THON.  Beginning 8:30am, Saturday, June 7, 2008.   Beginning and ending at the Gardiner Trail Head (Hannaford parking ...

Are We Headed Toward Economic Depression?

Some say it is the declining value of the dollar; others blame drought, oil prices, and the mortgage crisis.  No matter who or what you blame, the certainty is that the American economy is in crisis.  Despite appearances and rhetoric...

Letter From Mellow Hill: Cycling With the Trail Goddess

Introductory Note: One year ago this month Don Robbins mountain-biked with a partner for a month in the Rocky Mountains. Hauling their camping gear and supplies in B.O.B. (Beast of Burden) trailers, he and Amy Van Voorst of Grass Valley, California e...
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www.GraniteCityCommunications.com / Up and Running!

In case you're wondering who Granite City Communications is, it is the parent organization of The Hallowell Record and WKCD, a local Internet radio station coming soon. Thanks to Alex's strong commitment to our community project, we now have a web...

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Welcome to Granite City Communications!   Deadline for ads and submissions is the 20th of every month.   Email us at - \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view i...
 

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