Clinton man pleads guilty to killing man in Waterville parking lot shooting
Richard Hatt pleaded guilty Thursday to killing Stephen Killam in 2024, 3 days after being served with a temporary protection order.
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Work continues on Waterville’s Rusty Lantern Market on Main Street | photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the construction of a new 24-hour market downtown.
Ticonic Bridge in Waterville reopens to two-way traffic
Construction on the bridge linking Waterville and Winslow is about 8 months ahead of schedule, and expected to wrap up soon.
Waterville passes $66.8M municipal, school budget on second first reading
While some councilors disagreed with the high tax burden, other felt the increase was inevitable.
Check out movies in Maine that aren’t your typical summer blockbuster
If you’ve already had your fill of blockbuster openings, it’s time to look for more hidden cinematic treasures.
Sidney OKs Amazon building, but petition to pause project has enough signatures
Even though Amazon received the go-ahead from the Sidney Planning Board on Monday, voters could still approve a retroactive moratorium, putting a 180-day pause on the distribution center.
Sidney voters petition to pause Amazon warehouse plan after Waterville approval
The proposed distribution center straddles the line between Waterville and Sidney.
Waterville says goodbye to its oldest resident, a 150-year-old elm tree
Ellie, the elm tree that has been around longer than Waterville has been a city, will be cut down later this month.
Dirigo Reads to offer free books Saturday in Lewiston, Waterville
The organization will be at all 6 Governor’s Restaurants from 7-10 a.m. in an effort to promote literacy in Maine.
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Oakland child care operator’s manslaughter trial delayed after defendant ‘friend requested’ juror
New jury to be selected after Lisa Barney allegedly attempted to use Facebook to contact a juror who was to hear her trial on a charge of manslaughter.
Freeport girls lacrosse advances to Class B final with win over Messalonskee
The Falcons take control in the second quarter to earn a spot in the state championship game.
7 events in central Maine you won’t want to miss — fairs, festivals, concerts and a play
The start of agricultural fair season brings music in Sidney, Farmington and Augusta, a play in Madison, and a bluegrass festival in Litchfield.
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Belgrade passes town budget, focuses on reducing tax burden
Residents and administrators suggested amendments to lower a conservative tax levy.
Kennebunk boys, Messalonskee girls claim Class B lacrosse quarterfinal wins
Kyle Wells scores in overtime to give Kennebunk a victory over Messalonskee, after the Messalonskee girls lead from wire to wire against Mt. Ararat.
Gardiner boys lacrosse dominates Erskine Academy in quarterfinal
Eight players score goals as the second-seeded Tigers advance to the Class C semifinals.
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