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Hall-Dale High School's girls basketball team came one win short of a state championship, losing in the final, 57-37, to Penobscot Valley, on Saturday in Bangor.
The Bulldogs had been to that game three out of the last four years, but came short against an undefeated, high-scoring opponent. Still — having played basketball (poorly) in high school, I know how difficult it is to get that far, especially year after year.
Kudos to those kids. There's always next year.
See y'all next week,
- Ethan Horton |
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ICE QUEENS |
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Letta the Queen, left, and Ophelia Johnson pose on a snowmobile Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland. Photo courtesy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
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CITY MANAGER SEARCH |
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Hallowell is holding a public meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the city hall auditorium to hear from residents about their priorities for the next city manager.
Hiring consultant Don Gerrish will run the meeting, during which he hopes to hear residents' thoughts on Hallowell's biggest challenges over the next five years, and what qualities and experience the next city manager should have to meet those challenges.
Have thoughts on the search and the profile you'd like to see as the next manager? Tomorrow evening is your shot.
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NOW HIRING |
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Tuesday's meeting is an initial step in a monthslong process to replace current City Manager Gary Lamb, who will leave Hallowell in June.
The search for Lamb’s replacement is expected to take about three months, but that timeline is dependent on finding the right candidate — a feat that has become less certain in recent years, Gerrish said. |
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COUNTY BUDGET
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Deliberations began Wednesday on a county budget proposal that would increase spending by about 10%. Last year's budget raised taxpayer costs by 28%, raising the ire of many municipal officials who said the increase put pressure on their budgeting process.
One of the topics of contention this year is the county's MD3 program, a one-of-its-kind program in Maine that brings doctors with paramedics to high-impact scenes. The program costs $221,500 and was previously funded with federal dollars — which have since run out.
Mayor George Lapointe argued against the continuation of the program this past Wednesday for that very reason.
Read more about the program, and what might happen if it's cut, on our website. |
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THINGS TO DO |
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Mardi Gras celebrations are upon us! This year's Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday evening, with the lineup starting at 5 p.m. at the Antique Mall. All ages and attire welcome. Stick around to see this year's Mardi Gras Royals — the staff of the Hubbard Free Library — and for music on the bandstand afterward.
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And if the parade doesn't provide your Mardi Gras fix, Vision Hallowell and the Hallowell Pride Alliance have sponsored a Mardi Gras Ball in the city hall auditorium from 6-9 p.m. Saturday after the parade. Tickets cost $15 online and at the door, with proceeds going toward the Family Violence Project.
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Attend Tuesday's city manager search meeting at city hall. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
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The Hubbard Free Library is now offering museum passes for the first time, made possible by donations and fundraising efforts in the last six months. Entry passes to the Portland Children’s Museum, Southworth Planetarium, Maine Maritime Museum and Farnsworth Museum are available to check out at the library. Rules vary for each pass, from full free access to discounted access.
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The second half of Hallowell's property tax bill is due today. Visit the town office or pay online if you haven't yet.
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THE WAY IT WAS IN HALLOWELL |
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March 3, 1948: Acme Theatre on Water St. to be remodeled for apartments
Click here to read more on this story from 1948 from our archives on Newspapers.com. |
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SEND ME YOUR EVENTS AND SUGGESTIONS! |
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I am always looking for more things to throw in the newsletter — so send everything you've got my way. Events, travel ideas, restaurant suggestions and everything else. I'm all ears.
Hallowell Now is your newsletter.
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Ethan Horton is a reporter for the Kennebec Journal and the editor of this newsletter. Send feedback and suggestions to Ethan. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe here. Read more news at centralmaine.com. |
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