OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Samantha Barrett, Emelia Bean, Andrew Beckwith, Jazmynn Boston, Bjorn Brickett, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig […]
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Benton residents affected by buzz from CMP substation protest apparent loss of tax abatement
Nine homeowners who said they for years have put up with the noise from the Central Maine Power Co. substation near Albion Road recently told the Board of Select Persons the abatements they had received were discontinued.
Skowhegan man arrested after woman is run over by vehicle in Bingham, suffering severe injuries
Ryan Paul Mann, 43, was charged with aggravated assault, a Class B offense, and driving to endanger, a Class C offense, related to an incident early Saturday in Bingham where a vehicle drove over a woman, who remains at a Portland hospital with severe injuries, including four fractures to her pelvis.
Victorian Tea Party set for Dec. 3, volunteers sought for decorating
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
Land trust trust, partners to host full moon hike in Vassalboro Nov. 27
VASSALBORO — Kennebec Land Trust staff and volunteer property stewards plan to take advantage of the full moon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, for a hike at the Davidson Nature Preserve at 207 Taber Hill Road. Be sure to bring what one needs to be comfortable for a night walk, including a headlamp […]
Stratton-based society to hold annual meeting Nov. 26
The Dead River Area Historical Society’s annual meeting is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St. The slate of officers for 2024 to be voted on will be as follows: President Lenny Hobbs, Vice President needs to be nominated, and Secretary Hazel Hogan and Treasurer Jim Bigelow; […]
Recycled Shakespeare to hold November auditions
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to hold auditions for its upcoming play “Richard III” from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta, and from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. in Fairfield. Auditions will consist of individual and group cold readings. […]
Festival of Trees draws thousands of holiday enthusiasts to Waterville
The Festival of Trees at the Waterville Elks Lodge is being hosted by the Alfond Youth & Community Center and a nonprofit arm of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and Central Maine Growth Council.
Waterville officer suffers broken bone, concussion in assault
Police are asking for help from the public in locating a man driving a blue, 2003 Ford F-250 bearing Maine registration 1444ZF.
‘Person of interest’ sought after vehicle drives over woman in Bingham
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Ryan Paul Mann, 43, of Skowhegan.