Hallowell begins Maine bicentennial celebration
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the state and the 250th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Hallowell with months of free activities.
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Hallowell, like many other cities and towns in the Pine Tree State, was preparing to “party hearty” in celebration of the state’s Bicentennial last spring when all activities were abruptly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With everything in place, the city’s Historic Hallowell Committee decided to instead feature the planned presentations in a video program instead. “Hallowell salutes Maine’s Bicentennial” is a 35-minute presentation in celebration of Maine’s Bicentennial.
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AUBURN Central Maine Community College has hired new employees in finance, CMCC’s Center for Workforce and Professional Development, the Building Construction Technology program and the TRIO grant.
Allie Johnson
Allie Johnson has been hired as the associate dean of Finance and General Services. Johnson comes to CMCC after seven years at CIEE in senior operations and five years at Norway Savings Bank in financial services. She holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Southern Maine and an Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Johnson also holds all Maine insurance licenses and a Maine Producer license.
Kennebec Land Trust executive director to speak Feb. 24
Virtual event will be hosted by the Bailey Library in Winthrop.
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The Bailey Library in Winthrop will virtually host Theresa Kerchner, executive director of the Kennebec Land Trust, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. The event is the second part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. Kerchner will give a presentation on land conservation and stewardship in central Maine.
Established in 1988, the land trust has partnered with landowners in 21 communities to conserve Maine’s landscape. Some of the most popular properties include Vaughan Woods in Hallowell and Farmingdale, the Mt. Pisgah Conservation Area in Winthrop, and Horseshoe Island on Cobbossee Lake. In addition to land management, the land trust is also known for their many miles of trails.