Alisa Carey, 21, of Waterville, was arrested Monday night on arson charges after police found several fires at the construction site of Colby College’s Paul J. Schupf Art Center.
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Chewonki offers environmental leader scholarships to Maine youth
WISCASSET — The Chewonki Foundation is offering two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships, which support students who would like to join Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in 2022-23 for the spring or fall of their junior year in high school. Maine Coast Semester is a residential program based in Wiscasset. Learning takes place in […]
Waterville city employees to get COVID-19 relief bonuses this week
The City Council voted 6-0 Monday night to approve bonuses for city employees who worked during the pandemic, with the money coming from federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Waterville board to consider request to rezone part of College Avenue to allow apartments
The recommendation comes as the city’s newly formed Housing Committee is being charged with assessing what officials say is a housing crisis in the city.
Fire destroys vacant outbuilding in Madison
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating blaze at 232 Bagley Road.
Oakland’s Blue Christmas ceremony shines light on winter solstice
OAKLAND — The ShineOnCass Foundation plans to host a community Blue Christmas ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, on the Winter Solstice — the longest and darkest night of the year. Light the Night will be held around the Oakland Gazebo at the Waterfront […]
Children’s Center invites community to aid in capital campaign
AUGUSTA — Children’s Center, an early childhood intervention and family support services organization for youth with special needs, has launched the public phase of its capital campaign, inviting the public to help close the gap and make the project a reality. Having raised more than 80% of its $5 million goal to expand its primary […]
Waterville sets special meeting to vote on employee bonuses
The City Council is scheduled to meet via Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday. Those wanting to tune in can watch the meeting through a link on the city’s website — www.waterville-me.gov.
A decade in, the case of missing Waterville child Ayla Reynolds ramps up
Ayla’s mother, Trista Reynolds, is making progress in her civil lawsuit that seeks to hold the child’s father, Justin DiPietro, accountable in the case that’s nearing its 10th anniversary.
Shakespeare company plans fundraiser, schedules ‘Macbeth’ auditions
Fundraiser reservations are due by Dec. 24, and auditions are set for Dec. 28 and 29.