The two cities were among the top 10 in Maine, and the two most northern communities, for largest increases in median sale prices for homes from 2021 to 2022.
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Snow followed by rain tamps down snowfall totals in central Maine
The most recent storm to move into the region left about 6 inches of snow in places such as Jackman and Manchester, but when people got up Thursday morning the totals had diminished due to the following rain.
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Project planned for downtown Waterville would provide more than 60 housing units
As part of the plan, buildings at the corner of Temple and Front streets, as well as a former office building at the corner of Appleton and Front, would be razed and two buildings initially constructed in their place.
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Augusta YMCA, Special Olympics Maine partner to launch new program
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley YMCA, in partnership with Special Olympics Maine, is providing new opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities through unified sports. Special Olympics Maine Unified Champion Clubs is dedicated to promoting social inclusion by providing people with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to play on the same team through shared recreational […]
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Waterville schedules parking ban for Jan. 26
Waterville has issued a downtown winter parking ban for Thursday, Jan. 26. The city asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. to allow for snow cleanup. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out […]
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Waterville hospice to start next grieving children’s program Feb. 8
WATERVILLE — The next session of the grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place, is scheduled be held Wednesdays for six weeks starting Feb. 8. Groups begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7 p.m., and will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, […]
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Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
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Garage in China destroyed by fire, vehicles damaged
No one was hurt in the blaze Tuesday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, according to a fire official.
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Waterville issues parking ban for Jan. 25
Waterville has issued a downtown winter parking ban for Wednesday, Jan. 25. The city asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. to allow for snow clean up by the Public Works department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more […]
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Colby College students aim for the skies by learning about aviation, as a career and foray into other fields
The 13 students participating in the aviation course said they learned not only how to fly as part of the program, but also how small airports are critical to local economies, and how aviation relates to an array of business opportunities.