Scott Canney had a difficult upbring and lives now at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, but he says he’s “thankful for being alive” and next week will join friends for Thanksgiving dinner at The Lighthouse, a nearby soup kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
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New cafe in downtown Waterville, with nod to European cuisine, adds to diverse dining options
Tanya McCarthy, owner of the Wild Clover Café & Market, has traveled the world and brings the foods she loves to Waterville.
Kringleville, parade and other Waterville events set to launch holiday season
Holiday events are ramping up in the area, with the first event, the Festival of Trees, to open Friday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
Football: Skowhegan’s road to Class B state title game had some bumps
The journey had its challenges, but it was no less rewarding for the River Hawks.
2022 volleyball wrap-up: Central Maine programs show steady improvement
Gardiner reached its first state final, while Cony and Messalonskee also progressed from their 2021 records.
2022 field hockey wrap-up: Area teams make clean sweep of state championships
Skowhegan (Class A), Lawrence (B) and Winthrop (C) all end seasons with state crowns.
Waterville explores options for emergency shelters as rental assistance runs dry
The city was told 191 households in Waterville are in jeopardy of losing their housing because emergency rental aid they receive, which is funneled through MaineHousing and the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, has ended.
Men’s basketball: With deep roster, Colby eyes breakout season
Mules out to show they’re better than last year’s 12-13 record indicated.
Football: In a season of expectations, Skowhegan looks to snap decades-long title drought
Living up to the hype not easy, but River Hawks have done just that as they look to end 44-year Gold Ball drought.
Waterville City Council approves library parking plan
The move by the City Council on Tuesday will change Appleton Street to one-way traffic from Elm Street to near the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, and create more parking for those using the Waterville Public Library.