Varsity Maine boys hockey poll features a new No. 2 with a strong resume
Thornton still first, while Messalonskee rises on the strength of wins over other ranked teams.
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Oakland man found dead on side of road in Fairfield
The Augusta medical examiner will conduct an autopsy on Jason Grant, 46, of Oakland, in the coming days.
Some changes to Varsity Maine boys hockey poll after interesting week
Thornton still No. 1, and the No. 2 team is unchanged despite dropping two of three games.
Three Maine high school hockey storylines as January winds down
The girls hockey playoffs start in two weeks, freshmen players are making an impact, and two Central Maine teams are leading B North.
Cheering teams know there is time to tinker after conference championships
While most of the work has been put into the final presentation, pieces can be moved around, or even removed.
Federal agency to investigate Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers
The Maine State Police, meanwhile, said there is no set timeline for their investigation, which could take weeks.
9 displaced in Waterville house fire
The fire at 12 Chase Ave. broke out early Wednesday morning while the family was sleeping, drawing firefighters from several area departments.
Meet 10 central Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
Juniors dominate this year’s list of the best Alpine and Nordic skiers from Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal country.
Meet 5 central Maine boys ski teams to watch in 2026
The Maranacook Alpine and Mt. Blue Nordic teams will look to defend state championships this year.
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Waterville should bring back spring sidewalk sales days | Letter
In the not-too-distant past, Waterville conducted a spring sidewalk arts sale, bringing many local artists to the downtown area for a one- or two-day event. It promoted local businesses and offered the community exposure to artistic projects created by area residents. Why not bring back that pleasant spring event for all of us to enjoy…
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Investigation continues into fatal Waterville I-95 crash
With the investigation into the fatal crash pending, so are potential charges.
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
DOT worker deaths should lead to better roadway safety | Letter
My sympathies to the families and colleagues of the Department of Transportation (DOT) workers who were killed in the I-95 ramp accident in Waterville. Road crews should use speed bumps to slow down traffic entering Route 148 in Madison, along with creating better sight lines for traffic coming onto Route 148, by trimming trees, adding…
20-unit housing complex approved for Waterville
The complex will be built on Drummond Avenue, close to the Fairfield town line.
Fairfield death investigation remains ongoing, state police say
Police confirmed they were investigating Tuesday night on the road where a man’s body was found days earlier but declined to say if there was any connection.
In the depths of winter, look to Maine’s movie theaters for horror, whodunits, anime and classics
Plus, the Maine Outdoor Film Festival presents a collection of short films celebrating Maine’s endangered waterways and the people fighting daily to preserve them.
21 jobs at CSX Waterville rail yard being moved out of Maine
Workers opting not to move would be given a separation allowance, according to CSX.
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