The Office of the Public Advocate in a letter this week to the state Public Utilities Commission expressed concern that the PUC is allowing the Bingham Water District to stop water service next week to people in Moscow because of a dispute over an unpaid $24,000 bill.
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Landmark building that was a relic of Waterville’s past turns to rubble
Work crews on Wednesday began demolishing the former John Martin’s Manor on College Avenue to make way for housing that will feature townhouse-style apartments.
Madison Legion seeks items for rummage sale benefit
MADISON — American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39 seeks donated items for an indoor rummage sale planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Items can be dropped off at the Legion Hall at 20 South Maple St. after 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. There also are limited outside table sites available for rent […]
Lawrence High School recognizes 3rd quarter honor students
Students from Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield attend Lawrence High School
State, Kennebec Valley chambers to meet virtually May 18
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in Augusta plans to host a Chamber Connection via Zoom at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18. The event will feature a presentation, “Legislative Debrief and Look Ahead,” with panelists Dana Connors, Peter Gore, Linda Caprara, Ben Lucas and Simon West. The event is free to all chamber members. The […]
Graduating high school students eligible for free tuition at KVCC
An info night regarding the program is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.
Pittsfield institute to host international food festival May 15
PITTSFIELD — International boarding students at Maine Central Institute plan to host the annual International Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in Parks Gym at 295 Main St. The public is invited to sample foods from more than a dozen countries prepared by students, faculty and staff. Since 2007, the […]
Waterville Creates, partners to host free community event May 14
Waterville Creates and community partners plan to hold the annual Arts in Bloom event on Saturday, May 14, in downtown Waterville. People can explore creativity with free programs scheduled throughout the day, according to a news release from Waterville Creates. • 9 a.m. Spring Story Walk with the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. The […]
Rally for abortion rights, reproductive freedom to occur in Waterville
WATERVILLE — A rally for abortion rights and reproductive freedom is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, outside the Universalist Unitarian Church, 69 Silver St., according to a news release from host Elizabeth Leonard. People can join Leonard with her guitar and some signs, in solidarity with Planned Parenthood’s call for a […]
Waterville council reconsiders rezoning for Highwood Street apartment proposal, takes first vote to approve
The City Council on Tuesday gave its initial consent to rezoning 8 Highwood St. so apartments can be developed for housing the most vulnerable people in Waterville. Three councilors who earlier rejected the plan this time voted in favor.