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Amazon distribution center plans draw questions, concerns from Waterville and Sidney residents

by Abigail Pritchard March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

The proposed distribution center would bring 150 to 200 jobs to the area, according to Amazon, but some worry the project would imperil existing jobs in the region.

News, Things to Do

Theater events, concerts set for central Maine this week

by Staff Report March 31, 2026April 21, 2026

A Pink Floyd tribute band plans Gardiner performance, ‘Menopause the Musical 2’ is set for Waterville, and ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ will be staged in Bath.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

How Maine’s elite private colleges sold Wabanaki land to bankroll early construction

by Reuben M. Schafir March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Tribes were stripped of millions of acres. Some of that ended up in the hands of Bowdoin and Colby colleges.

Maine

3 takeaways on the proposed Kennebec County budget

by Ethan Horton March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

Spending is up by about 8%, driven partly by a proposal to add 2 new deputies to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.

Maine, News, Politics

Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies

by Abigail Pritchard March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.

Maine, News, Politics

Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests

by Staff report March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.