Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
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Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.
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Waterville City Council votes to change provider for solid waste disposal, recycling
Councilors also took the first of two votes needed to approve a zoning change at 74 Pleasant St. to allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put offices at the former Sacred Heart Church rectory.
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Skowhegan finds itself in a rush to complete new athletic complex at community center
Construction starting this summer on a consolidated elementary school means high school and other teams that play at Memorial Field must now find a new home, most likely at the community center, but it could take a few years.
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Colby College joins broad network to support rural students on path to higher education
Colby announced Tuesday it is part of the Small Town and Rural Students College Network, an organization of colleges and universities across the nation working to help rural students enroll and succeed in higher education.
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New Winslow ordinance takes aim at unkempt properties
Town officials say regulations that took effect Saturday are likely to impact only a handful of properties that have been the source of complaints for a number of years.
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Waterville to consider changing provider for solid waste disposal, recycling
The City Council is expected to hear a proposal Tuesday to forego a new contract with Waste Management in Norridgewock in favor of a more affordable option with Casella Waste Systems in Waterville.
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Cinderella stories: Maine teens flock to Gardiner for prom dress giveaway
The event at Gardiner Area High School is organized by the Cinderella Project of Maine, an initiative of Waldo Community Action Partners in Belfast.
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Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.
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Waterville student named National Merit program finalist
Waterville Senior High School senior Karin Zimba has been named a finalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Zimba, the daughter of Travis and Yasameen Zimba of Waterville, is one step closer to earning one of 7,250 National Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $28 million. Finalists placed among the top 1% of high school seniors […]