SKOWHEGAN — The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and many partner agencies plan to host the 17th annual Skowpendous event from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. The event will be held rain or shine in the Municipal Public Parking Lot. This free family event will include a climbing wall, children-friendly music, a fire pit with […]
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Police: Suspect in custody after shots fired in Anson, standoff with police
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Caplin, 44, is in custody after a two-hour-long standoff with police following the incident.
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Waterville City Council to consider final vote on rezoning rectory for building supply company
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday to review proposed department budgets, and at 7 p.m. are expected to take a final vote on rezoning the former church rectory site at 74 Pleasant St.
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Group offers support for Maine farmers impacted by contaminations
When the widespread presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) chemical contamination of farmland in Maine made headlines last winter, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) jumped into action. Partnering with the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), MOFGA created the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund and provided much-needed financial assistance to farmers irrevocably impacted by PFAS […]
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Erskine Academy recognizes students with awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly April 7 to recognize second trimester award recipients. Recognition awards went to Elijah Pelkey, Hannah Ratcliff, Kyle Scott, Abigail McDonough, Hailey Estes, and Jeremy Parker. Eight seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Sophie Steeves, daughter of Theresa and Gerald Steeves of China; Kassidy Barrett, daughter […]
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Hundreds run, climb, crawl through mud at Thomas College
School hosts Dirty Dog Mud Run, a 5K race with obstacles, at Waterville campus.
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Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails north of Rockwood
A photo of the train derailment posted on Facebook by Rockwood Fire & Rescue shows a fiery scene near a curve on the railroad track, with several cars off the track.
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Two youths charged with terrorizing after school threat
Interim Waterville police Chief Bill Bonney said Saturday that the youths will have a court date but will first see a juvenile community corrections officer.
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Oakland’s Bowman 1 of 9 to receive chamber awards
Town Manager Ella Bowman will receive the 2022 Municipal Employee of the Year Award at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual awards ceremony to be held April 27 at Enchanted Gables in Oakland.
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Recycled Shakespeare Company plans April 22 Bard’s Birthday Bash
WATERVILE — Recycled Shakespeare Company is planning a big party for its 10th annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 22. The event begins with the Sonnet Stroll through downtown Waterville. Costumed members of RSC and anyone who wants to join them will gather at Camden National Bank, 150 Main. St., at 9 a.m. to […]