Saturday’s farmers market brought out a record number of locals at 42 Court St., where safe social distancing was practiced between shoppers and vendors.
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Waterville man charged with threatening people with a firearm
Abdulrashid Bilal, 23, of Waterville, was arrested early Friday after allegedly threatening three people in a home with a firearm, believing one owed him money, according to police.
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Amy Calder: Finding the silver linings during a pandemic
As terrible as the coronavirus pandemic is, there are some good things happening in our changed world, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville credit union gets ‘creative’ to serve members during pandemic
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union on Friday was busy all day, with vehicles lined up to use two outside ATMs and the drive-up window as CEO Ryan Poulin walked to cars to chat with members.
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Waterville police looking for suspect in stabbing incident
Chad Andrews, 39, allegedly stabbed a man early Friday in the back of the head and fled a Silver Street apartment building before police could search it.
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New Balance factory in Norridgewock looks to help produce face masks
The Boston-based maker of athletic footwear and apparel announced Thursday that if its prototype mask meets federal standards, the company will begin producing the masks at its factories in Norridgewock and in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts man who tested positive for coronavirus while in Maine counts himself lucky
The 61-year-old man said the key during his diagnosis has been a positive mental attitude, coupled with exercise, drinking liquids and a good diet.
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Norridgewock woman charged with OUI after vehicle goes off-road into Kennebec River
The woman, who was found sitting on the roof of her SUV, was escorted to land by Skowhegan firefighters and taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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Waterville area youth center offers online activities during pandemic
“It’s so important for us as an organization to stay engaged with the community,” said Sawyer Boulette, director of the wellness center at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville.
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Lake George park closes, Waterville walkways, trails to remain open
Daryl White, executive director for the Lake George Regional Park, said the board decided to close the park as a responsible way to curb the spread of the coronavirus, while Waterville’s Rec Department head Matt Skehan cited the mental health benefits of keeping the city’s walkways open.