The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee is set to hold a parade and program starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor and thank all veterans and some of community volunteers. David Smith, a Vietnam veteran, will be the parade’s […]
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Water advisory lifted as officials say public water in Waterville area safe to consume again
The Kennebec Water District had issued the advisory Monday after firefighting foam used to combat a fire at an apartment complex seeped into the public water system.
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Seeley receives Benton’s Boston Post Cane
Roland Seeley of Benton, 96, was presented Benton’s Boston Post Cane Feb. 23. Seeley was born in Fort Fairfield on Feb. 1, 1927. When he turned 17, he enlisted in the service, and a year later he started his tour of duty in the Navy on the Franklin Delano Roosevent aircraft carrier during World War […]
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Talks with SAD 49 ongoing as Albion continues push to leave school district
A district consolidation plan calls for the eventual closure of Albion Elementary School, but the town is pushing a proposal in which it would withdraw from the district, operate the elementary school on its own and secure an agreement from SAD 49 to accept its older students.
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Longtime Waterville educator named assistant superintendent of schools
Jennifer Allen, 54, of Winthrop received unanimous support Monday in a vote of the Waterville Board of Education.
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Clinton man drowned in Sebasticook River, police say
Paul Trask, 51, died after entering the water Sunday night at Old Mill Park in Clinton, according to police Chief Stanley ‘Rusty’ Bell.
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One person dead, 3 injured after fire strikes Waterville apartment complex for seniors
The impact of the fire Monday at Elm Towers was far-reaching as a warning was issued to not drink from the public water system because firefighting foam, which is a contaminant, entered the system.
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Kennebec Messalonskee Trails to host 20th Birthday Bash June 3
WATERVILLE — The Kennebec Messalonskee Trails is scheduled to hold its 20th Birthday Bash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The free event will be held at the Head of Falls on Front Street. The celebration will include a free food cart, corn hole, bounce house, snacks and cake. There will be […]
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PrideFest Hallowell to offer ‘This is ME!’ theme June 3
Hallowell Pride Alliance plans to hold this year’s parade and festival on Saturday, June 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at Granite City Park, 94 Water St. The celebration will feature musical performers Random Ideas and Super Cat. The parade starts at 2 p.m. down Water Street. Applications for parade participation can be found on […]
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Waterville attorney receives district merit award, Scoutmaster’s key
Attorney Dan Bernier of Waterville wears a suit when providing expert advice to clients on matters such as estate planning, probate law, litigation and government relations. But he was wearing his Scout uniform when he received the District Award of Merit on May 10 at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church. The award is […]