The Winslow Elementary School kindergarten registration is due in April to be open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration packets can be picked up from the school office between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, starting Monday, April 4. Completed registrations need to be submitted […]
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Waterville, Winslow church ministries to open cafe
Starfish Village, a ministry of Waterville Congregational Church, and Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, a ministry of Winslow Congregational Church, announce the opening of Stone Soup Café. The cafe is scheduled to serve dine-in free lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday beginning Monday, April 4, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 […]
Hinckey museum plans virtual summer exhibit, lending library
HINCKLEY — The L. C. Bates Museum art summer exhibition, Wilderness and Culture, is due to open May 7 with a virtual reception from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition, which includes 35 works by 20 artists, is curated by Colby students María Minuesa and Caroline Scarola, under the guidance of Professor Véronique Plesch. In addition […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes March 22 winners
FAIRFIELD — Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club March 22 game were Ken Harvey and Steffenie Barley, who tied with Suzon Morrison and Marry Ann Trafton. Ed and Joyce Rushton tied with Pat Kick and Dick Quinlan for second place. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road […]
25th Maine International Film Festival scheduled for July in Waterville, Skowhegan
The festival, known as MIFF and scheduled to run from July 8 to 17, typically attracts thousands of film enthusiasts to central Maine.
Waterville man planned ISIS-inspired attack on Chicago mosque, FBI says
A recently unsealed declaration by an FBI special agent details an apparent ISIS-inspired plot involving a Waterville man and two other teens to murder all the adults in a Chicago mosque during “spring break.”
Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail
Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.
Sidney voters approve $2 million municipal budget, narrowly reject nonprofit’s request at annual Town Meeting
Voters approved the town’s municipal budget but were divided on an $800 request from Spectrum Generations, which was ultimately the only budget item not approved.
Oakland woman indicted in November death of her toddler son
A Kennebec County grand jury on Thursday alleged that Ashley Malloy, 21, recklessly or with criminal negligence caused the death of 14-month-old Karson Malloy.
Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill
The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.