In an effort to reduce big truck traffic and help improve both traffic and pedestrian safety, changes were made Wednesday on a trial basis at two problematic intersections.
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Waterville cemetery crew to start fall cleanup in October
WATERVILLE — St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., reminds all burial right holders that during the first week of October the cemetery crew will start the annual fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Flowers real and artificial, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove […]
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Fairfield auxiliary arts and crafts fair tables available for Oct. 1 event
Tables are available for the Fairfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6924 Auxiliary’s annual arts and crafts fair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the 246 Main St. post. The sale will include baked goods, hot dogs and French fries. Table rentals cost $10 each. To reserve […]
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Redesign of Castonguay Square in Waterville will not happen as planned
Funding did not work as intended for the redesign, but a Colby College official said Tuesday that ideas from the original plan could be used to move forward with another design in the future.
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Two hurt when minivan attempting U-turn in Skowhegan struck by pickup
The collision occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 2 and East Ridge Road when the teenage driver of the pickup was unable to avoid the minivan as the van attempted to turn around on Route 2, police Chief David Bucknam said.
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Golf event in Belgrade raises $33K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, raised $33,000 Sept. 2 to support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout mid-coast, central and eastern Maine, according to a news release from the youth mentoring program. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2022 Tournament winners: • […]
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Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
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Wind gust causes pickup hauling camper to jackknife on I-95 in Sidney, police say
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon and emergency crews had to close the interstate for about 45 minutes so the truck and camper could be towed from the scene, according to the Maine State Police.
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region
The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
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While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville
A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.