Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to host a reading and discussion workshop, Finding Joy Within Grief, with poet Sarah Carlson. The workshop will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. in Waterville. Carlson brings several of her passions together — writing, teaching, the power of […]
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St. Albans nonprofit sponsors statewide conference participants
St. Albans-based nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. sponsored several individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for Us statewide conference, held Sept. 19-20 in Waterville. The group — Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard — joined peers from across the state to discuss and learn about self advocacy. Speaking Up For Us […]
Clinton town manager announces departure after year on the job
John Bellino, 46, said the nearly 90-mile round-trip commute from his house in the Gardiner area was the reason for his decision.
Pittsfield woman convicted on one count and acquitted of another in sex assault case
A jury in Skowhegan on Wednesday found Davina Petchonka, 39, guilty of incest, which is a misdemeanor, and a judge sentenced her to time already served.
Bingham man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted 2 children in Moscow
Christopher C. Cates, 48 and a convicted sex offender, was arrested Monday on charges he assaulted the two girls earlier this year, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Free Scout uniforms for kids in need available at Waterville Goodwill Sept. 27
Goodwill Northern New England and The Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank plan to host a uniform drive from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Waterville Goodwill store. The drive is open to any child who wants to become a Scout. A new Scouting uniform costs about $75, a cost which prevents many children from being […]
Waterville Planning Board gets first look at plans for 2 housing projects
Members of the board said Tuesday night the 43 proposed apartments in the downtown area and South End are much needed.
Anson man hospitalized after being ejected from SUV in Mercer crash
Scott Tibbetts, 50, appears to have fallen asleep at the wheel before the SUV traveled off U.S. Route 2 on Monday and rolled over, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Winslow deputy fire chief resigns his post
Scott Bolduc tendered his resignation Sept. 19, effective immediately, after serving the town for nearly four years.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to possessing firearm stolen from Waterville pawn shop
Jadin Andino of West Springfield, Massachusetts, entered his plea Monday in federal court in Bangor and federal prosecutors say the handgun he had was one of the 15 firearms taken last year from J.R.’s Trading & Pawn in downtown Waterville.