FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Nov. 30 game. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Paul and Judy Jones placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. For […]
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Waterville uses lawn signs to advertise for police officers, dispatchers
Police Chief Joseph Massey says more traditional recruiting efforts like social media and job fairs are not working.
JingleFest celebration continues this weekend in Skowhegan
There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as seasonal events continue in Skowhegan, Madison, Unity and other towns.
China Lake groups present 10-year plan to improve water quality
The management plan is expected to cost about $3 million over 10 years, with most of the money to come from grants, and aims to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the lake.
Waterville Junior High School recognizes honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Gaby Donovan, Kyanne Fidler, Andrea Gunter, Hannah Gurney-McLaughlin, Brooklyn Hart and Wyatt Jones. Also, Kierra Kelley-Standish, Roa Klepach, Adam […]
After voters reject bond, China looks at options for broadband expansion
Town reviewing wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
Chamber, KV Connect to host ‘Meet the Reps’
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect plan to host Meet the Reps from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The event, to bring members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of government, is to be held at Hampton Inn, 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive. The […]
Waterville announces winter parking ban
Waterville’s winter parking ban is in effect through April 30. New this year, in an effort to provide safer conditions at the Head of Falls parking lot, the city will be implementing a new program for snow removal. A message board installed at the site will indicate approved parking in either the North or South […]
Madison officials consider changes to how Sheriff’s Office covers town
Town’s Select Board met last month with Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to discuss a restructuring plan, but the board decided against making a decision in the middle of the fiscal year.