The Board of Selectmen have not filled an administrative assistant position for Rome and have diverted some money earmarked for the post to other needs.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Dana Wilde: Trees follow the sun
Fall is getting pleasantly, alarmingly warmer, writes Dana Wilde, with the cause hardly a mystery.
Society to host author’s talk on historic Maine inventors
The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host speaker Earl Smith this month, as he speculates on the reasons Maine had a large number of important inventors, and which inventions he feels had the greatest impact worldwide. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. […]
‘Box of Joy’ Program launches to help children in need
Boxes can be dropped off Nov. 6-11 at locations in Skowhegan, Bingham and Madison.
Several candidates on ballot for elected positions in China, Winslow
A number of different boards in the two towns have open seats. However, no one is running to serve on the Winslow school board representing District 3.
Three injured in weekend crash on I-95 in Fairfield, police say
An SUV went off the highway Saturday, crashed into a tree and then caught fire, according to authorities.
Maine Children’s Home seeks applications for Christmas program
Christmas Program at Maine Children’s Home is accepting applications from families who want to receive assistance providing gifts for their children for the upcoming holiday season. Christmas Program at MCH serves families throughout Maine, providing brand new clothes, winter essentials, toys, books, and games to more than 1,500 Maine children whose families are facing financial […]
Burnham completes beach stormwater erosion project as it battles algae blooms
Project part of watershed protection plan that is to start in 2023.
Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
Norridgewock officials plan COVID-19 vaccination clinic in conjunction with Election Day polls
The town has partnered with nearby Redington-Fairview General Hospital to offer influenza and COVID-19 immunizations at the polling site.