Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a yoga session in the garden as part of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. It will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Yoga instructor Beth […]
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Waterville animal shelter working to treat sick animals, change procedures following illnesses
The shelter at 100 Webb Road has cut its cat and dog population by nearly half as it continues to treat 36 animals for illnesses since the shelter closed temporarily late last month.
Woman critically injured in Skowhegan crash Sunday, police say
Officials said that Joyce McKenney, 88, of Skowhegan, was critically injured following a collision at the intersection of Pleasant and Elm streets.
Winslow teen earns Eagle Scout status
WATERVILLE — Samuel Dale Fegel of Troop 417 was presented his Eagle Scout medal July 29 during a ceremony at the Waterville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Son of Dale and Lauralee Fegel of Winslow, he is the second Fegel to earn the Eagle distinction with Troop 417. His brother Walter was […]
J.P. Devine: Till this ring do us part
The Devines have a spotty history with their wedding rings, which keep disappearing.
Fairfield area Child Care to participate in food program
Maine School Administrative District 49 Child Care, 63 High St. in Fairfield, has announced plans to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion or reprisal. […]
Waterville Elks to host backpack school supply event
WATERVILLE — The second annual “Tools to Thrive Backpack School Supply Drive-Thru” for grades K-12 is to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Road. A total of 500 backpacks are to be given away. Children must be in the car so they can choose […]
At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
Solon-Embden bridge named after prominent area family
The new Jotham and Emma Stevens Bridge links past and present.