Here’s a rundown of the live music planned in the Waterville area this summer
Kennebec County has no shortage of live music this summer, and the shows are mostly free.
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Belgrade delays decision to put citizen budget initiative on November ballot
The Board of Selectpersons will consider it again in August after Belgrade’s budget committee reviews the proposed ordinance and any possible conflicts with the law are considered.
Belgrade woman continues push to curb town spending, promote transparency
The citizen’s initiative would limit tax increases and require more transparency from town officials.
Belgrade passes town budget, focuses on reducing tax burden
Residents and administrators suggested amendments to lower a conservative tax levy.
3 takeaways from Belgrade’s budget proposal
The spending plan boasts a lower tax burden than the prior year while ambulances and debt service drive costs.
Voters pass Oakland-area school budget
All five Regional School Unit 18 towns approved the spending plan Tuesday.
Jewell elected to Belgrade Board of Selectpersons
Melanie Jewell won 57% of the vote, beating competitor Andrew Dallas.
Maine author’s crime-solving game warden is still on the job
‘Storm Tide,’ the 16th Mike Bowditch mystery novel by Paul Doiron, goes on sale June 30.
Belgrade student wins full ride from TikTok challenge
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine asked students to demonstrate how they help others and for a Messalonskee student, it changed everything.
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Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State boys lacrosse team
Three repeat selections made our team, including one three-time selection.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys lacrosse team
The area’s best includes four players from Messalonskee.
Time to address the data centers dilemma | Letter
I would like to see an editorial detailing the pros and cons of data centers. There has been a proliferation of operational data centers across the nation (approximately 4,300). Many have been constructed “under the radar” with no environmental impact studies. While communities may enjoy incremental property tax revenues, these are offset by massive electrical…
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop and Messalonskee lead the list of the area’s top players.
Meet the 2026 Varsity Maine All-State girls lacrosse team
The state’s top players played key roles and helped their teams make strong playoff runs.
6 concerts, theater productions planned this week in central Maine
‘A Texas Carol’ is set for Madison, 12/OC plan Sidney concert, The Playhouse at Waterville Station is set to host Alice Limoges, Trombone Shorty scheduled to take stage in Sidney, The Princess Concert to be featured in Waterville, and Black Wolf Band prepares for Augusta show.
Meet the Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year finalists
These squads won titles in 2025-26, some through dominance and others through resilience.
Meet the Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year finalists
Exciting finishes, big upsets and buzzer beaters made these 2025-26 contests stand out.
Oakland councilor flags conflict of interest over police cruiser repair
Councilor Kelly Roderick said using the auto repair shop of Council Chairman Mike Perkins appears to be a conflict of interest.
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