The barroom that once housed live music and late-night parties has swapped barstools for playpens as a former staple of central Maine’s food scene finds new life.
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Update: Water main break shuts down Armory Road in Waterville
While the water main was expected to be repaired and water service restored Friday, the Kennebec Water District reported that Armory Road was severely damaged and is scheduled to be repaired next week.
Week In Photos Aug. 16-23, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: Waterville woman left a legacy of goodwill
Joan Phillips-Sandy, longtime Waterville lawyer, school board chairwoman and community servant, died much too young at age 78, Amy Calder writes.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Waterville store
Ryan Ansart, 22, and a coconspirator stole 15 firearms from J.R.’s Trading and Pawn Shop in 2022.
Waterville homicide victim described as ‘loyal friend’ who struggled with substance use
Charles Bellows, 43, was killed by sharp force injuries earlier this week at 119 Cool St. where he was staying with Thomas Lowrie, 41, who is charged with Bellows’ murder.
Watch: Windsor Fair organizers prepare for new Saturday start to kick off 10-day run
The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
Winthrop School Board takes first steps in search for new superintendent
The board heard a presentation Wednesday from a group that could help conduct the search to replace Jim Hodgkin, who resigned effective Nov. 1.
Waterville property tax rate increases by 10 cents per $1,000 in assessed valuation
Waterville property owners can expect to receive tax bills in the next couple of weeks that reflect a rate of $20 per $1,000 in assessed valuation.
Skowhegan’s Spinning Mill redevelopment back on track
The project’s developer said he expects a portion of the building in downtown Skowhegan to open later this year, after it sustained major flooding damage in December.