Recounting the history of the famed store that’s closing a location in Waterville, J.P. Devine is thinking of “Little Jimmy” and his rise to the top.
Scott Monroe
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Crew works hard to build stone walls at Waterville Gifford’s miniature golf course
The course at 170 Silver St. is open for play while the work is being completed. A pond and waterfalls are planned as part of the upgrade. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat
Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Got a pony?
J.P. Devine is on the hunt for a pony so he can entertain passing folks in the neighborhood.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
A year into $60 million Waterville-Winslow bridge project, half of the span has been removed
Work on the three-year project, which began last year, is expected to continue until August 2026.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Police dog sniffs out missing purse for motorist off Interstate 95 in Pittsfield
Maine State Police said the K-9 Geno helped find an elderly woman’s purse in central Maine on Wednesday night.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Seven paving projects planned for this summer in Waterville
Roads or parking lots are scheduled to be paved between July 8 and mid-September.
Posted inColumns, Ron Joseph
In the field: Maine high school baseball once shared space with moose, foxes, livestock
Ron Joseph’s childhood memories of playing at Maine’s rural baseball fields is a reminder that dreams are achievable in the most unlikely places.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: We need to read more books now more than ever
With the summer reading season about to begin, Liz Soares hopes more people pick up a book to broaden their knowledge, ponder big thoughts and process feelings and experiences.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Writing in the House of Drawers
J.P. Devine ponders how to find important stuff that She had in her ‘magic’ desk.