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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Palermo Community Library celebrates Phase 2 of reopening with Purchase of Park Pass
The Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3, began Phase 2 of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening to the public while continuing curbside pickup. The Board of Trustees worked hard behind the scenes to make the library as safe as possible by installing Plexiglas hygiene barriers, providing a deep thorough cleaning of the library’s […]
Thomas College announces task force on equity, diversity
Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Social Justice is composed of 35 staff members, students and alumni.
Oakland-based RSU 18 says 85% of students returning to classrooms
The school district that serves Belgrade, Oakland, China, Sidney and Rome is offering students in-person instruction or remote learning.
Waterville Congregational church moves into new space at The Elm
The First Congregational Church United Church of Christ has moved its operations to a new space on a lower level of The Elm at 21 College Ave., spending more than $100,000 to renovate the space.
New Balance factories close after 1st positive COVID-19 case
The shoe factories closed Friday for precautionary cleaning following the company’s first confirmed case in Maine.
Upland Game Bird Hunt offered Oct. 20, 21
Free outdoor experiences for military service members, veterans, Goldstar families, and responders of manmade and natural disasters such as the attacks on 9/11 and others.
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream to host mini golf fundraiser Aug. 22 and 23
Waterville’s Gifford’s Ice Cream will host a mini golf fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23, at the ice cream stand at 170 Silver St. All mini golf proceeds to benefit Northern Light Inland Hospital Cardiac Monitoring Equipment, according to a news release from Northern Light Inland Hospital. Registration is recommended, to register, visit […]
Fall Black Bear Hunts offered to active duty service members
Pine Grove Programs is offering a limited number of free three-day Fall Black Bear Hunts over bait for the 2020 Maine Black Bear Hunting season to active duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star Family members, according to a news release from the Pleasant Ridge-based nonprofit organization. The trip will include a three-day, […]
Share the Road with Carol 2020 planned for Sept. 13
Fourth annual event held in memory of the late Dr. Carol Eckert.