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A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

by Patrick Whittle Associated Press April 9, 2026April 12, 2026

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Films with timely themes are showing up in Maine’s indie movie theaters

by Dennis Perkins April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

There’s classic horror, romance and satire to choose from among the films screening around the state.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Mike Hamel named new Waterville football coach

by Staff Report April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Hamel, a Fitzpatrick Trophy winner as a player for the Purple Panthers and an assistant since 2019, takes over for Isaac LeBlanc.

Community, News

Waterville heads into budget season prepared to tighten its belt

by Abigail Pritchard April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

State and local factors make this ‘a very difficult budget year.’

Community, News

Not everyone loves Waterville’s Purnell-Wrigley Field. Could it move?

by Abigail Pritchard April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

A number of changes are in the works as the city renews its agreement with the Alfond Youth and Community Center to operate the Mathews Avenue field after a decade.

Community, Maine, News

A wet central Maine spring means potholes. Here’s why, and what to do.

by Abigail Pritchard April 4, 2026April 3, 2026

As public works fills potholes in Waterville and other communities across the region, local mechanics get busy fixing the damage the rough pavement wreaks on cars.