Waterville area police reports for Nov. 16, 2018.

A woman has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after the cats were found locked in the facility with no food, water or litter last month.

Voters will decide on Dec. 6 whether to approve a bond to fund the construction of a fire station on Maine Avenue.

Author and historian Earl H. Smith talked about the city's history, including its immigrants, at the launch of "Water Village, The Story of Waterville, Maine."

After nearly four hours of discussion and debate Thursday night, opponents of the plan will speak Monday.

The U.S. Small Business Administration said 2017 was a record year, and that fewer businesses borrowed in 2018 because of economic growth.

Donald Galleck, 29, was taken into custody in connection with the death of Jason Moody, 40.

Farmers, other food producers, will be able to sell directly to customers without state or federal regulation or inspection.

The money from the sale of two paintings the late artist owned will be used to make repairs to his home on Vinalhaven.

The contentious referendum vote now heads to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to decide the fate of 164 challenged ballots.

A developer is seeking to turn the former Mount Merici convent on Chase Avenue into housing for the elderly.

Although it ticked up slightly to 3.4 percent, it is still lower than the national average.

Augusta area police reports for Nov. 16, 2018.

Courts and schools were closed Friday, as the weather gave residents a preview of winter with windy, cold conditions Friday.

There were still reports of light snowfall Friday night in Augusta, Waterville, Bangor and Caribou.

The Democrat from Lewiston, declared the winner in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, is just 36 and will be among the youngest members of Congress.

The backers of Rock Row want to partner with the Metro bus service to tap tax-free bonds for its transportation infrastructure.

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of Joshua Patrick Weldon.

Things don't look promising for the New England fishery.

Family members remember Canning as fiercely loyal, quick-witted, an inspiration and a mentor.

Alberto Luis Cruz, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, allegedly sold what was believed to be fentanyl to an undercover agent last summer in Massachusetts.

The proceeds are expected to pay for legal bills and repairs to the late artist's home on Vinalhaven.

Town Manager Earla Haggerty told the Board of Selectmen this week she will seek guidance from the Maine Municipal Association

Instead of driving all the way to Skowhegan to shop, residents can take advantage of the prices and close proximity of the chain that caters to rural areas.

A judge and others praised Michael MacDonald on Thursday for the efforts he has made; his sister continues to object.

The Nov. 15 Central Maine Career Expo brought more than 250 students and over 30 employers to Kennebec Valley Community College's Hinckley Campus, according to an organizer.

Firefighters from six communities knocked down the fire, in which two dogs were killed.

Republican Catherine Weeks, who lost by two votes in the recount Thursday, said she still will pursue an ethics complaint.

Donald Galleck, who is 29, is sought in connection with the death of Jason Moody, who died Tuesday of injuries suffered in a fight Sunday.

Augusta area police reports for Nov. 15, 2018.

Despite community support for the proposed new policy, school board members said educators already work to accommodate students and the calendar is already full of events.

Waterville area police reports for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Parts of the state could have as much as 8 inches by Friday afternoon.

The Democrat gets 50.5% of the vote to 49.5% for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who says he'll continues his lawsuit arguing that ranked-choice voting violates federal law.

Mills said the money will 'go a long way' and 'help out so many families' of wounded veterans served by the organization.

Paul Weiss says the state's unexplained move to hire a North Carolina company could put Mainers at risk because there's no transition plan.

The animal had been seen several times over the past week, but eluded its pursuers until Wednesday.

About 35 people turn out for a public workshop Wednesday to help redesign the park next to City Hall.

He had strong roots in Libbytown, where his parents settled around 1920.

Six to 8 inches of snowfall is expected for central and western Maine.

Seth Carey's defense attorney argues that his client needs treatment for mental illness.

Finding a volunteer coordinator after the previous two had left had been a problem, but a hot meal now will be served every Thursday.

Jeremy Kennedy of Portland is the former executive director of the Maine Democratic Party.

The director said the troupe hopes to turn the "Man of La Mancha" theme song from an impossible dream to a possible one.

Investigators are looking at a propane heater as they try to determine the cause of the fire that killed Bill Halley.

The Alton W. Whittemore Award for outstanding service will be presented to Hight along with awards to others at the Thursday night banquet.

Mason Sparrow, who allegedly shot and killed his neighbors' cow in September, has pleaded not guilty to an animal cruelty charge, and his case is scheduled for trial in April.

The City Council pushed the ordinance to a final reading, but the proposed ordinance probably will undergo a number of changes before the next reading.

The spruce will be lit by 5,000 lights on Nov. 23.