The venue has been changed for the 20th annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, originally planned for 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. The event, featuring Reginald Dwayne Betts, is now scheduled to be held at the Kennebec Savings Bank Fireside Lounge at the Randall Student Center, […]
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville council votes to buy $343,496 ambulance and equipment
The City Council decided Tuesday to purchase the new ambulance because of the growing need for transportation and medical services.
Thousands lose power as storm brings snow, rain, winds to Maine
Central Maine Power Co. reported more than 2,700 customers were without power at one point Tuesday in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties.
Northern Light Health names new president of Waterville hospital, care center
Tricia Mercer will assume her new role May 9 overseeing Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood.
Police: Norridgewock man arrested following domestic dispute, altercation with Skowhegan officer
John W. Whitney, 36, faces several charges that include two counts of assaulting a police officer after a series of events in which authorities say he had an argument with his mother over marijuana.
Good Will-Hinckley president and executive director to leave this summer
Rob Moody will leave the organization after serving in various positions for nearly 25 years to become the principal at China Primary School.
State workers clean up diesel fuel spill following collision in Clinton
Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell says a 70-gallon fuel tank on a dump truck was pierced when a car ran a stop sign and hit the truck, causing diesel fuel to spill along the road.
Waterville City Council expected to finalize $343,496 ambulance purchase
City councilors are scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider taking $250,000 from a Fire Department reserve account and another $90,000 from the city’s general fund to buy a new ambulance.
Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly April 8 to recognize second trimester award recipients. Recognition Awards went to the following students: Parker Studholme, Andrew Shaw, David McCaig, Lauren Tyler, Balquis Hutami and Damon Wilson. In addition, four seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Autumn Boody, daughter of Jessica and Lance Boody […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 12 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 12 game. Pat Kick and Jessie Gunther placed second. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. The club welcomes new players. For more […]