The Gardiner store was locked down and closed for about 2 hours Friday because of the threat, local police said.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville building named for father, son duo’s commitment to city
The Kirk & Greg Powell Building, located at 173 Main St., was dedicated in honor of their generational work in Waterville.
Waterville to advertise again for new city manager
The search will start anew since four candidates interviewed won’t be invited to a second interview, Mayor Mike Morris says.
Lacrosse, fresh flowers and Easter eggs are the focus of Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos April 18-25, 2025.
Skowhegan board takes heat as it moves funds to build baseball field
Redesignating more than $400,000 toward the project should allow the town to complete the baseball field portion of a larger plan for an athletic complex, the project’s clerk of works said.
Norridgewock woman seriously injured in Embden motorcycle crash
Amanda Quirion-Clark, 30, was transported to a hospital via LifeFlight helicopter, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
After years of giving, a Waterville man’s wish granted
Michael Williams of Waterville, who suffers with a terminal illness, applied for and was granted a wish for his daughter and grandson to visit him from North Carolina, Amy Calder writes.
ShineOnCass brings the gift of literacy to Augusta
ShineOnCass, created by Monica Charette after the 2014 death of her daughter Cass, works with organizations to promote youth literacy in memory of Cass, who was an avid reader.
Smarts to receive top Mid-Maine Chamber award for distinguished service
Eight others are scheduled to receive 2024 Mid-Maine Chamber awards Thursday at the organization’s annual awards event, to be held at the Waterville Elks Banquet Center.