HALLOWELL — The Department of Economic and Community Development has announced a conference will be held on downtown revitalization at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 103 Water St.

The conference, “Downtowns: Back by Popular Demand,” will feature step-by-step ideas and solutions to bringing back economic vitality to downtown shopping areas. For information, contact the Office of Community Development, 624-6800.