Jeffrey Smart, 48, was charged and released Tuesday after investigators say he was under the influence when he struck other cars.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Caravan of Caring offers area outreach programs
The following is a summary of Caravan of Caring outreach programs as of Nov. 9. Kennebec Behavioral Health, 1-888-322-2136: Provides services to youth, adults, and families experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, or behavioral challenges. Is able to provide services to patients who do not have insurance or those who do have insurance, […]
Man suspected of burglary arrested in Skowhegan following foot chase
David McGregor Jr. of Skowhegan is charged with failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and refusing to submit to arrest.
Waterville officials continue to wrestle with future of former Sacred Heart Church
The city is considering whether it should buy the church land from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. There’s a proposal to use it for a soup kitchen and homeless shelter, among other ideas.
Belgrade extends moratorium again on solar, wind farms and other developments
Moratorium is meant to give the Planning Board time to update the town’s outdated subdivision ordinance and draft amendments to guide future commercial projects.
Waterville center to offer drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners
WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to offer free drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 20, in the center’s 126 North St. parking lot. The turkey meal will include pie for dessert. The event is open to everyone in the community. With the support of multiple community donors and volunteers, the center […]
Pittsfield Scouts hold Scouting for Food event
PITTSFIELD — Members of Venture Crew 2713, Scout Troop 428 and Cub Scout Pack 428 held a Scouting for Food event Nov. 6 at Bud’s Shop-n-Save. Scouting for Food, established in 1985, is an ongoing annual program of the Boy Scouts of America that involves collecting food for local food banks. The project is rooted […]
Skowhegan center to offer grab-and-go Thanksgiving meal
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host its annual Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The event is to be held at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive in Skowhegan. The free grab-and-go package, which includes a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, is […]
Company finalizing financial package to launch manufacturing operation at former Madison mill
Belfast-based GO Lab Inc. a building products manufacturer and closed on the former Madison Paper Industries mill in 2019 in a $1.9 million deal.
Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.