WATERVILLE — “The Spongebob Musical” auditions are set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, and 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Show dates are set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 23 and 29 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 24, 30 and Dec. 1. When the citizens of Bikini […]
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Backpack School Supply Drive-Thru set for Aug. 18 in Waterville
Tools to Thrive Vision/ Mission is to support public education in the community by providing 700 free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
Posted inCommunity
Albion teens achieve Eagle Scout rank
A ceremony honoring three who made Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, took place July 5 at Albion Middle School to recognize Troop 446’s Matix Ward, Preston Roy and Nash Corson. All three are Albion residents. Each of them had to lead a significant project to benefit the community. In March, Corson organized a […]
Posted inNation & World
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Plea deal proposed in $800,000 embezzlement from prominent Waterville lawyer
Court papers say over the course of two decades, Sarah Nale took the money from Sidney Geller, his real estate trust, and from David Geller.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine PUC to consider Versant’s proposal to help police identify illegal marijuana operations
But the utility’s offer to notify authorities of suspiciously high electric bills has come under fire from legal and consumer privacy advocates.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Watch: Fayette to hold November referendum on selling historic Starling Hall
The vote on selling the Grange Hall by the end of 2025 will be held Nov. 5, the same day as the presidential election.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Hikers face charges for violating trail closure at Acadia National Park
Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.