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Hallowell to hold 2-week scavenger hunt Share Hallowell’s “Downtown-to-the-Woods Scavenger Hunt” is to run from Saturday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 15. The hunt will be held downtown and in open spaces. Photo by Pete Spiegel Hallowell’s “Downtown-to-Woods Scavenger Hunt,” is to run from Saturday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 15. The two-week event has been organized by Vision Hallowell, the Hallowell Conservation Commission and Kennebec Land Trust. People can visit some of the many businesses that have opened recently or reconnect with old favorites downtown. Hallowell’s Vaughan Woods has been overcrowded recently, so the groups look to introduce the community to other outdoor Hallowell places, like “Little Egypt.” ....
Harlow Gallery moving north on Water Street in Hallowell The new two-story space is considerably larger than the current gallery and will allow for additional programming, events, workshops and more at the 50-year old gallery. Share HALLOWELL An artist always starts with a blank canvas, and that is what a prominent Water Street venue will have starting next week. The Harlow Gallery is moving from one end of the street’s busy downtown area to the intersection of Water and Winthrop streets for what Executive Director Deb Fahy said was a new beginning with limitless potential. Harlow Gallery Executive Director Deb Fahy, Gallery Manager Cassie Bouton and Marketing Manager Allison McKeen pose in front of the gallery s new home on Water Street. Photo courtesy of Allison McKeen ....
Hallowell’s comprehensive planning group identifies most important issues The city s Comprehensive Plan Committee met Saturday afternoon to whittle down a list of issues to the most important items after about nine months of data collection. Image capture by Sam Shepherd HALLOWELL Members of a city comprehensive planning group worked Saturday to whittle down a set of issues important to residents. About 20 people attended a meeting held via Zoom. During the meeting, a number of issues of importance were identified, including accessibility downtown and near Stevens Commons, and affordable housing. Hallowell’s Comprehensive Planning Group began its work in fall 2019, being guided by consultant Jeff Levine. Levine said the state asks for comprehensive plans every 12 years or so. The plan strengthens city zoning, Levine said, and gives the municipality preferential treatment in some grant programs. ....