Familiar favorites like Moonlight Madness and the town’s fireworks display are set to return, but organizers also are adding new events to celebrate both the bicentennial and the Kennebec River.
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Waterville antiques emporium plans free appraisals Aug. 5
WATERVILLE — Hathaway Mill Antiques plans to offer free appraisals from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, by independent appraiser Daniel Buck Soules at 10 Water St. Appraisals are limited to three items per customer, and registration is required the day of the event. Soules has been involved in the sale and appraisal of […]
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Waterville Republicans set caucus to nominate candidates for office
City Republicans on Tuesday are scheduled to name candidates for mayor, City Council and Board of Education, as well as Kennebec Water District board of trustees.
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Madison man pleads guilty to sexual assault of a child, sheriff says
Matthew Jacob, 34, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with all but five years suspended, following his plea Monday, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waiting for breakfast and seeking opportunity
A group of homeless people who hang out near the old Waterville Boys and Girls Club on Main Place in Waterville, waiting for the nearby soup kitchen to open, say finding a place to live is difficult, and out of reach financially, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos July 21-28, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
After devastating fall ends one career, man launches new one with opening of Skowhegan cafe
Joe Almand was a Skowhegan firefighter when he suffered extensive injuries last year in a fall along the Kennebec River Gorge, but he recovered and set a new path for himself that’s led to the opening of Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe downtown.
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Taste of Waterville set for Aug. 2
The Taste of Waterville is set for noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Head of Falls, off Front Street in Waterville. The event is a showcase of flavorful offerings from local food trucks to area restaurants. This adult-focused event includes a full day of music, entertainment, brew sampling, beer and wine gardens, and a corn […]
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Photos: ‘Badges for Baseball’ clinic brings officers, players together on the diamond
Waterville police officers worked this week with young ball players at Maine’s Fenway Premier Baseball Camp in Oakland, and a few former major league players joined them, too. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Kennebec River Brewfest set for Aug. 5
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host the sixth annual Kennebec River Brewfest from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mill Park. This year’s Brewfest, presented by Highbrow, features a variety of local breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies. With over 30 brewers to choose from, attendees can get a taste of […]