The town of Canaan has announced that all cemetery decorations from last year must be removed by Sunday, April 24, in order for proper clean up to take place. All decorations remaining will be removed without recourse, according to a news release from the town office. Decorations may be replaced starting May 9. For more […]
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Man arrested after leading police on car, foot chase in Waterville, police say
Tymberlin Peaslee, 18, has been arrested after he led police on a car and foot chase, crashed his vehicle and damaged two other cars just after midnight Saturday morning, police said.
One person killed, another severely injured in China rollover, police say
After a vehicle rollover in China early Saturday morning, a man has died from his injuries and another remains in the hospital, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Shakespeare company to hold Bard’s Birthday Bash
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to presents the ninth annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 23, in Waterville. This free event is open to all ages and skills, according to a news release from the company. People can join RSC in dressing up and parading around Waterville reading sonnets, singing Shakespearean songs, and performing monologues […]
Waterville class of ’66 planning reunion, seeks addresses
Members of the Waterville High School class of 1966 are planning a 56th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, if there is enough interest. Classmates are asked to inform other classmates of this event, and to contact Peter Beckerman at [email protected] or 207-547-4411 with their email and home addresses by April 30 for further details.
Ulta Beauty to open store in Waterville plaza
A spokeswoman for Ulta Beauty said the store is in the early stages of planning but is scheduled to open later this year.
Week In Photos April 8-15, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Amy Calder: As grip of addiction loosens, search begins for a home
One of three homeless men sitting this week on the riverbank in Waterville said being without a home in summer is OK, but in winter ‘it’s rough and it’s cold,’ Amy Calder writes.
Man arrested after attempting to rob Fairfield bank, police say
A South Dakota man, 47-year-old Mark J. Ryder, was taken into custody Friday following the attempted robbery of Skowhegan Savings Bank on Main Street in Fairfield, according to police.
Waterville school schedules kindergarten registrations
WATERVILLE — Kindergarten registration is set to take place by appointment only from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, and from 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the George J. Mitchell School at 58 Drummond Ave. A child must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 in order to […]