The cause of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor, is under investigation by the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville to welcome scores of apartments starting in 2025
The first 15 units in the northernmost Lockwood Mill building on Water Street will get their first tenants shortly after the new year, according to officials.
Here’s why 314 turkeys are frozen in limbo at a Mercer farm
A dispute between Greaney’s Family Farm and state inspectors is putting one of the only processors of its kind in peril, the owner said.
Norridgewock, MSAD 54 likely to take legal dispute to state
At issue in recent months has been whether Valerie Coulombe of Norridgewock, an elected member of the school district’s board of directors, can serve on the board because she works at a bus company contracted by the district.
Killing of Sidney teen leaves community asking questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.
Fairfield council faces backlash on plans for remaining ARPA funds
The Town Council voted to put the money toward paving roads, replacing the fire chief’s vehicle, providing a new drug analyzer for the police department and upgrading the town website.
Mercer home destroyed in Friday morning fire
The home on Trista Lane completely burned down, while neighboring rental homes remained unscathed, officials said.
Continuing a legacy, for children’s sake
Reporting Aside: While organizing a back room of her home with a friend recently, Sara Delgado Languet of Belgrade discovered they share a special connection to the Maine Children’s Home in Waterville.
Week In Photos Dec. 13-20, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Waterville Starbucks employees vote to unionize
Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.