The cost for emergency service dispatch from the Waterville Regional Communications Center will increase from $42,894 to $92,185 next year.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Prohibition-era laws stay, for now, in Norridgewock
The blue law effort led by a community member was not successful in gathering the required 218 signatures, but the select board will decide if the petition to remove the speed tables will go to voters.
Dana Wilde: The dark side of winter
I remember reading long ago of 18th century settlers fleeing Maine-ward to escape oppressions in Massachusetts and many of them bouncing back because of “extremely harsh winters,” writes Dana Wilde.
Democrat elected as chairman of Waterville City Council
Erik Thomas, 44, has served on the council a total of five years and was chairman in 2014.
Meeting sparks interest in educational opportunities in Waterville
SPaRC, a group hoping to leverage partnerships between educational institutions in Waterville, held its first public meeting Tuesday evening.
Firefighters rescue horse from Pattee’s Pond in Winslow
The horse was up to its head in the water near the south shore of the pond, where firefighters, some in dry suits, headed to the scene on a snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.
Court date for Cianbro chairman charged in cannon blast continued
Peter Vigue was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday to be arraigned on charges after allegedly firing a cannon at a Maine Maritime football game that injured a referee.
Meeting to seek community input on educational opportunities in Waterville
The new SPaRC initiative is hoping to leverage partnerships between Waterville’s public school system, early childhood and adult education institutions, and three colleges.
People targeted in central Maine drive-by shooting spree had connections to suspect’s ex-girlfriend, police say
Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, of Skowhegan, were arrested by police following multiple instances of gunfire Saturday night in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.
Waterville City Council to elect chairman, appoint committee members
The council on Tuesday also will consider approving a $181,089 contract with Hight Auto Group of Skowhegan for four parks and recreation vehicles.