Oakland’s Messalonskee High School swim team celebrated its seniors of 2022 during a meet Jan. 28 against Mt. Ararat High School of Topsham. The meet was held at the Alfond Youth & Community Center pool in Waterville. The seniors were introduced and celebrated for their many years of participation, led by coach Carrie Thurston. The […]
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Clinton High School class of 1956 members reunite
Remaining members of Clinton High School’s class of 1956 recently met at the home of class president Jon H. Whitten Sr. Members attending included Daniel Pratt, Robert Lawrence, Ted Swanson, Joyce Leet Dickey and Whitten. Also in attendance were guests Suzanne Jenkins and Ray Dickey. Classmates Richard Jones and Loretta Buterbaugh Epiniter were unable to […]
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Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
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Pittsfield nears final approval for town-owned hangar at municipal airport
Final step before construction of $1.5 million structure is a site plan review by the town Planning Board.
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Temple Academy posts honor roll
WATERVILLE — Temple Academy has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll of the 2021-22 academic year. Seniors Highest honors: Joshua Dow, Gunnar Hendsbee, Lens Louis, Hung Nguyen, Joseph Poulin, Aiden Sherwood, Faith Sweetser, Panharoth Tep and Nicholas Zimba. High honors: Ridza Louis, Isaiah Simoneau and Bradley True. Honors: Carlos Alexandre, […]
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Embden man receives Boston Post Cane
John “Jack” MacLean received the ceremonial Embden Boston Post Cane Jan. 28 from the Embden Historical Society, at his home with his children present. MacLean retired as lieutenant the Wrentham Masschusetts Fire Department in 1990, and moved to Cracker Box Farm in Embden with his wife and mother. His roots go deep in Maine. His […]
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Return of Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest draws crowd to Vassalboro
Hundreds of people from all over Maine, and some from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, turned out for the all-day Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest.
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Survey: Waterville residents report severe browntail moth infestations
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.
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Waterville issues Feb. 5 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For questions, call 207-680-4744.
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Colby students back Build Back Better bill
WATERVILLE — Colby College students gathered in the center of campus Jan. 26 to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act. The students came together to amplify the importance of federal climate action and social change — both included in the bill, according to a news release from the college. Senate negotiations […]