The week of March 2–8 brought a mix of public safety developments, municipal regulatory discussions, environmental monitoring along the Kennebec River, and statewide recognition of a longtime Hallowell public servant. City hearings scheduled for March 9 will address both business licensing and short-term rental policy, issues likely to be of interest to local property owners and downtown businesses.
This weekend on Water Street features unique dining experiences, a transition in the art galleries, and a heavy rotation of live music. Here is the guide for Daycrawlers looking for early sets and the After Dark scene for late-night energy.
Updates on the drug seizure following a Feb. 14 100 mph chase on Central Street . Potential traffic delays from ongoing Augusta Memorial Bridge inspections. Meanwhile, local businesses face a looming tax increase if the state sunsets the BETR program (LD 2212).
This weekend on Water Street features unique dining experiences, a transition in the art galleries, and a heavy rotation of live music. Here is the guide for Daycrawlers looking for early sets and the After Dark scene for late-night energy.
HABOT launched Hallowell.org and confirmed 2026 ArtWalk dates, while Vision Hallowell formed an Event Advisory Committee to improve downtown coordination. MaineDOT inspections of the Memorial Bridge preview larger Route 201/Water Street upgrades starting in 2026. At the State House, debate continues over a proposed pass-through entity tax and the potential sunset of BETR, developments that could significantly affect small businesses as Maine faces flat employment growth projections for 2026.
