James Troy of Athens died Thursday morning when his Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into a ditch on Chapman Ridge Road, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Oakland Town Council quietly appoints new town manager
Town councilors Wednesday did not seek public input, or even indicate they would be voting on a new manager, before promoting Kelly Pinney-Michaud.
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Skowhegan, Waterville to benefit from new regional tourism strategy
The nonprofit organization Main Street Skowhegan was awarded $484,500 from the state to develop a new brand and strategy for bringing visitors to the area.
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Carrabec High School recognizes honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec 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: Kolby Carpenter, Jayden Cates, Devyn DeLeonardis, Cooper Dellarma, Trevor Donahue, Nevaeh Holmes, Summer Lindblom, Dillon Nelson and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Hunter Bragg, Dakota Cahill, Sarah Craig, Jersey […]
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Oakland Town Council approves revaluation payment schedule
Councilors approved the payment plan Wednesday for a $340,000 townwide revaluation that’s scheduled for 2026.
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Waterville retired captain makes calendars to benefit fire department
Scott Holst of Winslow, retired Waterville Fire Department captain, has made 2024 Waterville Fire History Calendars. The calendar was created to raise money for the Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville to support the charities they help each year. These calendars feature rare old photos and are designed to teach the history of the Waterville Fire Department […]
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Waterville Senior High School names honor students
Waterville Senior 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: Qasim Al Jorani, Ixtel Alvarado-Zelaya, Kara Anderson, Mason Anderson, Beatrice Beale Tate, Evan Benway, Samuel Bernier, Britney Blow, Kloe Brown, Madelynn Cimino, Angel Cloutier and Alyssa Curry. Also, Kiara […]
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Oakland Legion service project benefits homeschool
OAKLAND — Members of the American Legion Decker Simmons Post 51 recently erected a flagpole to raise the American flag for the first time at a local school. The project, which took place on Church Street, benefited Saint Theresa’s Homeschool and the whole community. Members of the American Legion worked closely with Sister Maria Kazimiera, […]
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Waterville board votes to deny mobile home park request to add lots
Two double-wide mobile homes were placed earlier on lots at Countryside Mobile Home Park but it was done without approval of the Planning Board, and on Tuesday the board chose not to retroactively OK the homes, with some members raising concerns with ongoing problems at the park.
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Winslow council considers more meetings in bid to rebuild public trust
The Town Council met Monday and discussed a proposal to meet twice a month, rather than just once, in an effort to be more transparent.