Scott Canney had a difficult upbring and lives now at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, but he says he’s “thankful for being alive” and next week will join friends for Thanksgiving dinner at The Lighthouse, a nearby soup kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
New cafe in downtown Waterville, with nod to European cuisine, adds to diverse dining options
Tanya McCarthy, owner of the Wild Clover Café & Market, has traveled the world and brings the foods she loves to Waterville.
Police: 3 hospitalized after SUV rolls over on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield
Lincoln man who was driving the SUV on Monday suffered injuries after he was thrown from the vehicle as it rolled over.
Kringleville, parade and other Waterville events set to launch holiday season
Holiday events are ramping up in the area, with the first event, the Festival of Trees, to open Friday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
Winslow High School lists honor roll students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Alonna Carerros, Gavin Chambers, Alex Crews, Anna Day, Michaela Demers, Tyler Dow, Dayton Dutil, Tianna Eames, Isabella Fleury, Morgan Fortin, Kylee Hernandez, Lindsey Jason, Emma Michaud, Alayna Morneault, Lukas Stabbins, Alexis […]
Waterville explores options for emergency shelters as rental assistance runs dry
The city was told 191 households in Waterville are in jeopardy of losing their housing because emergency rental aid they receive, which is funneled through MaineHousing and the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, has ended.
Photos: Waterville region sees first snowfall of winter
Balmy temperatures over the last couple of weeks gave way Wednesday to the first wintry mix of the season in central Maine.
Waterville City Council approves library parking plan
The move by the City Council on Tuesday will change Appleton Street to one-way traffic from Elm Street to near the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, and create more parking for those using the Waterville Public Library.
Winslow looks to merge police, fire operations under single public safety department
The Town Council gave preliminary approval Monday to consolidating the operations as part of a cost-saving move other towns such as Hampden have adopted.
Waterville to host open house to get public input on downtown area
The open house is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at The Elm at 21 College Ave. and people are encouraged to stop in to learn about the planning process and give input on what they want to see downtown.