The number of Christmas tree farms in Maine continues to decline, but those still in operation say sales this season have exceeded expectations.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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Winslow food pantry to launch event to help neighbors
To help food-insecure neighbors in December, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is offering a Reverse Advent Calendar event to give back to the community. One can use the calendar to help food-insecure children, seniors and adults in central Maine. To view the calendar, go to the Winslow Community Cupboard Facebook page. For each day of […]
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Renys plans to open Waterville store in 2025
Owner John Reny confirmed Tuesday that the company plans to launch its Waterville location in 2025, likely at either the JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive or Elm Plaza on upper Main Street.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield police seek identity of driver who fled into Benton woods after chase
The chase started in Norridgewock late Sunday and ended on Albion Road in Benton where the driver bailed out of the car and ran, leaving a dog in the reportedly stolen vehicle.
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Kennebec Water District lifts Winslow boil-water notice
The notice was lifted Tuesday, a day after the district asked customers to boil their water because of a water main break that occurred near the intersection of Bay and Halifax streets.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County sheriff tells Madison officials staffing woes has agency nearly in ‘crisis mode’
Sheriff Dale Lancaster on Monday told selectmen that his department only has about 50% of the deputies he needs, leading to a shortfall in coverage that Madison and other towns need.
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Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
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Boil-water notice issued for parts of Winslow after water main breaks
Some people had no water coming from their taps, while others shared photographs on social media of yellow tap water.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Mid-Maine Technical Center lists honor students
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior, Winslow high schools, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, Erskine Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend Mid-Maine Technical Center. […]
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Lawrence Junior High School names honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School recently named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-34 academic year. Grade 8 High honors: London Bernard, Jakob Bernardini, Katharine Brown, Jocelyn Clark, McKayla Cole, Jackson Dangler, Hannah Doucette, Kristopher Finnemore, Rosabella Garza, Carter Grenier, Tyler Hersey, Sadie Higgins and Benjamin Holden. Also, Cooper King, Noah Ladd, Brooklyn Linton, Graham Lynch, Wyatt Pelletier, Miles Provost, Ryder Provost, Brayden-Michael Roman, Lily Rosebush, Mariah Salsbury, Caimbree Stevens, Keon […]