Skowhegan is among the towns participating in Small Business Saturday throughout the state.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Madison businesses buy gas meters for local fire departments in wake of Farmington explosion
Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.
One man injured in multi-vehicle crash at Waterville’s Elm Plaza, police say
A pickup truck rolled over in front of the shopping center and backed up traffic Friday afternoon.
Arrest warrant for man shot by Augusta police officer to be sealed
Fairfield Police Captain Paul St. Amand said information regarding the warrant for Robert Farrington’s release will not be immediately public.
Waterville glows as annual Parade of Lights leads to new tree ceremony at park
Temperatures were chilly in the mid 20s as light-strewn vehicles, floats, marchers and eventually, Santa, made their way across the heart of downtown Waterville.
Central Maine area shoppers bundle up as Black Friday sales begin
National forecasts call for a solid, although not spectacular, holiday shopping season.
Waterville planners to consider residential rezoning requests
The Planning Board on Monday will consider a variety of plans, including a request to rezone 83 Pleasant St. to allow construction of two additional residential units.
Central Maine small businesses gear up for busy weekend
Holiday shoppers rested after Black Friday, will descend on local businesses for Small Business Saturday.
Fiberight waste facility opens doors after delays, serving central Maine region
After more than a year of delays, the Hampden-based trash-to-fuel plant is processing trash from 115 Maine communities, and hopes to see that number climb.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds to expand, following purchase of Winslow facility
The Maine-grown seed company closed on a $1.65 million purchase from the town of Winslow on Tuesday.