Waterville area police reports for May 20, 2017.
May 2017
Benton residents celebrate the sixth annual Alewife Festival
The event began with a lobster dinner Friday night, and continued on into Saturday with a full day of activities and food.
Richmond home damaged by fire Saturday morning
No one was injured and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which appeared to be accidental.
Bicycle Coalition of Maine chooses Skowhegan to host this year’s BikeMaine ride
Organizers for the 355-mile ride in September, called “Pathway to the Peaks,” say the town is a perfect fit for the fifth annual event.
Former Fullcircle agency clients bemoan loss of aid with daily living
The agency, which served those with mental disabilities and illness, closed abruptly May 9.
Sen. King wants to ease regulations on smaller banks
King says small banks and credit unions are saddled with increasingly high compliance costs that are the result of outdated rules.
Central Maine business briefs
US Cellualr donates $15,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterville; MaineGeneral hires Kenji Saito to be Workplace Health medical director.
At Unity preschool program, the power of nature provides the right fit for kids
Teachers have seen improvements in their students since the start of the nature-based program Sprouts.
Mark Zuckerberg, wife vacationing in Maine this weekend
They were reportedly spotted at a Bangor restaurant Friday night, but the owner won’t confirm it.
Trump gets elaborate welcome in Saudi Arabia
President Trump arrived in Riyadh for his debut on the world stage, hoping to turn a page on the scandal encircling his presidency back home as he embarks upon an ambitious, high-stakes journey through the Middle East and Europe.