The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
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Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children
Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Lawrence High School lists top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Erica J. Cochran is class valedictorian, and Ashtynn Mary Stewart is salutatorian.
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Area Scouts help honor veterans before Memorial Day
The Cubs of Pack 445 joined Scouts from Troop 433 on May 21, at McClintock Cemetery on Nowell Road in Winslow, to remember those veterans who had served and have since passed on in advance of Memorial Day. They included Alex Parsons of Benton, Simon Giroux of Winslow, Freddie Pullen of Winslow, Lorelei Pullen of […]
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With another infusion of money, construction of the long-anticipated Skowhegan River Park inches closer
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan recently received a $25,000 state grant and organizers say work could begin next summer on installing an adjustable whitewater wave for paddling and river surfing.
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Pump the brakes, late-night drivers; Ticonic Bridge will close to overnight traffic
Construction crews along the span between Waterville and Winslow need to do utility work that will require it to be periodically closed to vehicles, including the night of Thursday, May 25.
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Climb Out of Darkness event set for Waterville June 24
Climb out of the Darkness Team Central Maine is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at North Street Recreation Area, 151 North St. in Waterville. The climb is a community walk and international fundraiser for survivors, providers and members of the community to come together. Raising awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (such […]
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Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.
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Waterville native proposes major housing development
The City Council voted Tuesday night to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a proposal to change the zoning at 15 Washington St. so a condominium complex — with the potential for 96 units — can be built there.
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Waterville senior living complex where fire killed 1, displaced 48 didn’t have sprinkler system
Ronald Kennerson, 65, died in the fire and there is no indication or evidence of foul play, according to Lt. Thomas Pickering of Maine State Police.