A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company’s well-known ice cream.
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Central Mainers prepare warming areas, postpone events as dangerously cold conditions approach
As Maine braces for a cold snap this week, residents across the state are readying for frigid temperatures expected to plunge to minus 20 by the weekend.
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Fire damages biomass plant at Colby College in Waterville
The fire early Wednesday is believed to have started when smoldering wood ash ignited wood chips on a conveyor belt in the plant, according to Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler.
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Dog credited with alerting its owner to early morning fire that destroyed Anson home
Anson fire Chief Stacey Beane said after the dog and its owner escaped the flames early Wednesday on Embden Pond Road, the pet went back inside through an open door and perished.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Jackman student District #5 winner of national speech contest
Peyton Chaisson, a grade 11 student at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet held Jan. 21 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized at their ceremony for being the District #5 winner of their yearly Voice of Democracy national speech contest. She received […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church to host Grand Prix race March 18
WATERVILLE — A free Grand Prix race event is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. Small wooden car creations built by youths age 2 through fifth grade, with the help of a parent or other adult, are raced. Trophies will be awarded for best design and […]
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Fairfield residents discuss improvements to Mill Island Park
Some of the ideas Tuesday for the park on the banks of the Kennebec River were to add a play area for dogs, a footbridge to downtown and a longer loop trail.
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After stressful few weeks, popular Waterville restaurant reopens its doors at new location
Buen Apetito, a mainstay in the Waterville restaurant scene for two decades, can now be found at 99 West River Road after a dispute over parking led to its departure from the Railroad Square complex.
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Police investigate burglary at Waterville business under renovation
Workers were renovating a building at 72 Armory Road for the new SweetFrog location, when someone stole power tools last week from inside the building.
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Downtown Waterville’s revamped traffic design has merchants looking at brighter days ahead
Business owners have largely praised downtown improvements and the new two-way traffic pattern, but city officials say some tweaks may be in order for the intersection adjacent to the Ticonic Bridge.