The council moved forward with the altered proposal to purchase one ambulance and related equipment for no more than $85,000. A final vote is scheduled for May 9.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Water main replacement begins this week in downtown Waterville
Water mains that are more than 100 years old will be replaced on several streets downtown as part of a $2.7 million project being launched by the Kennebec Water District.
Waterville to consider discontinuing trash pick up at mobile home parks
The City Council on Tuesday also plan to consider taking a final vote to approve a municipal partnership agreement with the state to add a left-hand turn from Main Street onto Waterville Commons Drive.
Fire temporarily ceases operations at Willow Lane Farm in Harmony
In a Facebook post, the Magoon family said that no one was injured and no animals were lost and that they would be back in business in a few weeks.
Hundreds line capitol complex in Augusta to protest coronavirus restrictions
The protest, organized anonymously by groups calling themselves Mainers Against Excessive Quarantine and ReOpen Maine, drew an estimated 300 people and came amid similar gatherings across the country.
Thomas College students donate programs to Maine teachers during school closures
The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.
J.P. Devine: The ‘Dude’ abides during the coronavirus pandemic
If you wanted relief from bad news, if you wanted comedy, well, instead you’re getting The Dude, J.P. Devine writes.
Maine International Film Festival still scheduled for July, organizers considering adjustments
“We’re proceeding subject to the guidance of medical professionals and any mandates that may be put into place,” said Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center and Maine International Film Festival.
Bigelow Brewing receives grant to help revitalize Skowhegan building
The Powers, who purchased the old Solon Manufacturing building last fall, are working closely with Artifex and will start looking at visuals of what their building is going to look like.
Skowhegan police looking for suspect in Friday morning hit and run
Officer Tifani Warren responded to the call at 7:41 a.m. Friday morning after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.