Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville to hold public forum on proposal to build $6.12 million junior high addition
The public will have a chance to ask questions and comment on the plan, which includes building an 18,000-square-foot addition to Waterville Junior High School on West River Road for students of Albert S. Hall School.
U.S. Marshals Service arrests Maine man in Virginia on sexual assault charges linked to Clinton
Oscar Geovanny Melgar-Flores was arrested on charges of unlawful sexual contact, unlawful sexual touching and furnishing liquor to a minor, following an investigation that included multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Clinton Police Department.
New York man pleads not guilty in murder of Joseph Tracy in Waterville
Jashaun Lipscombe, who is being held at Kennebec County Jail in Augusta, pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday in Superior Court.
How to return: Central Maine schools considering many options for next fall
With coronavirus restrictions being lifted, some schools have a sense of what students should expect when they return, while others are waiting for more guidance in the coming months.
Maine on pace this year to break record for Silver Alerts for missing adults
Officials believe factors leading to more Silver Alerts include the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, people getting out more and increased awareness of the program.
3 retired Clinton teachers celebrated
Three teachers from School Administrative District 49’s Clinton Elementary School have retired and were given a parade through the town Monday, June 14. Honorees included Ann Bates for 35 years, Ronda Weeks for 35 years, and Diane Engler for 47 years. Former teaching friends and family followed the Clinton police car through town. […]
Farmington hospital announces COVID-19 testing site changes
The adjusted schedule reflects progress in getting people vaccinated, reducing the spread of the virus, and getting back to normal.
Skowhegan business owner fears for safety after threatening messages over Pride flag incident
After receiving publicity about her Progress Pride flag being vandalized and community response in the wake of the incident, Jessica Stetson received a threatening phone message Wednesday.
Winslow schools team aiming high as they finish cube satellite project ahead of weekend launch
The students will launch the ‘solar sail’ design Saturday as one of four finalists in the University of Southern Maine’s inaugural Cubesat Design Competition.