The Christmas program will provide 1,700 children from low-income families with new clothing and toys — the only program of its kind to do so in the state — but help is needed. Elizabeth Barron will lead the nonprofit’s development team.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Delta offers alternate proposal in Waterville ambulance debate
Tim Beals, executive director of Delta Ambulance, has submitted a plan to the Waterville City Council that he says addresses the response time issue, provides reimbursement to the city for backup services and doesn’t require the city to buy two used ambulances.
Waterville man indicted on charge of murdering girlfriend Melissa Sousa
Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murdering his girlfriend and mother of their children, Melissa Sousa, on Oct. 22 in Waterville.
Amy Calder: Much to be thankful for in Waterville’s South End
A Colorado couple were hired as pastors at a small church in Waterville’s South End where both they and the congregants say they were blessed with an extraordinary gift: each other.
in each other.
Man killed, 2 injured in one-car crash in Canaan
The cause of the crash has yet to be confirmed but state police are looking at alcohol as a factor.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds buys part of Winslow building from town for $1.65M
The seed company has occupied the building since 2002, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener. Winslow is hoping to sell the other part of the building to current occupant Orion Ropeworks in the next year.
Traffic congestion likely Monday morning on Front Street in Waterville
The Monday morning commute on Front Street in Waterville may run into a good deal of congestion with construction involving natural gas and a dedication of the last piece of steel being placed on the structure.
J.P. Devine: A list of thanks for this Thanksgiving
While darkness clouds this moment in history with children being held in detention, and racism and antisemitism stalking the streets, a free press, brave service men and women and fair keepers of the law are things to be thankful for, writes J.P. Devine.
Tree festival draws festive crowd in Waterville
The festival, which is hosted by the Sukeforth family, is expected to have more than 15,000 attendees over the course of the two weekend event.
Somerset land trust buys Weston woodland in Madison
The purchase provides several community benefits, including a cross-country running trail that can be used for high school meets, traditional access for hunting, trapping and winter sports and the preservation of wildlife habitat.