The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, to allow for snow clean up. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other upcoming area events!
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Unity College continues transformation with ‘name augmentation’
The school is now called Unity Environmental University and an updated vision statement says it is “recognized as the thought leader in global ecological, economic and societal solutions.”
Local Cub, Boy Scouts take part in Scout Sunday services
Services were held in Augusta, Camden, China, Gardiner and Skowhegan.
Waterville committee to interview 7 candidates for school district superintendent
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday got an update on a search for a new superintendent to succeed Eric Haley, who has said he hopes to retire this year.
Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Rebecca Corbett returns to Waterville for ‘She Said’ screening downtown
Rebecca Corbett, the editor who spearheaded The New York Times’ 2017 investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct, reflected at Friday’s panel on her first-ever job at the Morning Sentinel and the role of an editor in investigative reporting.
Skowhegan business lab hopes to raise new crop of local entrepreneurs
As the town positions itself to become a regional food destination amid revitalization efforts, local entrepreneurs are coming into the community to make it happen.
Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies
Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.
Waterville partners to launch local youth exhibit March 3
The Youth Art Month exhibition will be on view at Ticonic Gallery, Greene Block + Studios through March 31.
Pittsfield officials report progress after software problems plague municipal tax collection, budgeting
Town Manager Kathryn Ruth said progress was made this week resolving problems with a vital software program after company representatives met with local officials.
Week In Photos Feb. 17-24, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.