The final vote on the budget, which is $50,686 higher than last year’s spending plan, will be held on June 8.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville returning to its roots as credit union, student plant elm trees
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union planted an elm tree in 2020 and is encouraging others to do the same.
Skowhegan family council plans community baby shower
A collection event set for June 4 at the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce.
Skowhegan motor vehicle crash injures 3, police say
Two people were taken by LifeFlight helicopter from the crash on Bigelow Hill Road to a Bangor hospital, while one person was taken to Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.
Benton voters face land-use questions at upcoming town meeting
Benton will hold a special town meeting June 8 to vote by secret ballot on several articles focused on ensuring that definitions and procedures are consistent.
Proposed Oakland Town Office would be 25% bigger, cost about $2 million
The new office would be located at the same site at 6 Cascade Mill Road and be a 10,000-square-foot, two-story building with an elevator and stairs to be in compliance with ADA standards.
Police: Mother, 24, dies in one-car crash in St. Albans
Chelsey Roy of St. Albans is believed to have died on impact, according to police. Her 3-year-old son, who was in the back seat, was taken to Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, where he was treated for injuries not considered life-threatening.
Center to offer college planning, career advising
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m.; • Tuesday, June 15 at 9 […]
Man indicted on murder charges in deadly Waterville shooting last year
A grand jury in Kennebec County on Friday indicted Jashawn Lipscombe, 21, after he was arrested in March in New York City on charges that he shot Joseph Tracy at a Waterville apartment complex.
Town employees in Skowhegan must provide proof of vaccination before unmasking at work
The Skowhegan Select Board debated mask use Tuesday night amid changing guidelines during the pandemic.