Luke Witham will graduate next week from the college with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, but what is atypical is that he has already been teaching high school for all four years of his college experience, Amy Calder writes.
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Elm City Bridge Club names May 3 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 3 game. A three-way tie for second went to Sylvia Palmer and Tom Nelson, Paul and Judy Jones, and Pat Kick and Dick Quinlan. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in […]
State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
Lawrence Junior High names 3rd quarter honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 7: Carson Archibald, Carissa Crowell, Vance Duguay, Jaycie Elkins, Chandler Firmage, Wyatt Graves, Madison Hughes, Ping Ping Jiang, Isaac Johnson, Trenton Kennedy, Jenna Lawe, Amiah Laweryson, Addison Lea, […]
Kennebec Water District customers face 8% rate increase this year and next
The KWD draws water from China Lake and serves about 9,000 residential and commercial customers in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Benton and parts of Vassalboro.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 26 winners
FAIRFIELD — Pat Kick and Dick Quinlan were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 26 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, with Ed and Joyce Rushton third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. New players are always welcome. For more information, […]
Rotary donates to Fairfield, Winslow, Oakland, Waterville schools
The Waterville Rotary Club recently donated $500 to four local high schools to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or other challenges that impact their learning and/or engagement in school. Members of the club’s Community Services Committee delivered checks in person to each of the schools. These donations dovetail with the club’s focus […]
KVCC names academic building in honor of former school president Barbara Woodlee
Kennebec Valley Community College to hold ceremony Monday to dedicate building to Barbara W. Woodlee, who served as the school’s president from 1984 to 2012.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 19 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
Thousands lose power as storm brings snow, rain, winds to Maine
Central Maine Power Co. reported more than 2,700 customers were without power at one point Tuesday in Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties.