Food, games, a parade, book sale, crafts, music, vendors and more marked the second of three days of Madison Anson Days, an event celebrating the sister towns on the Kennebec River in Somerset County.
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Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Oxford 250: No clear-cut favorite in wake of Cole Butcher’s absence
Butcher won’t be back to defend the titles he won in 2022 and 2023, but there are still many former champions in the field, while others are vying for a first win at Maine’s biggest auto race on Sunday.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Soccer: Madison girls, Carrabec boys teams with new coaches out to defend 8-player state titles
Hunter Durland takes over the Cobras; Lauren Peters, Mike Walsh co-coaching the Bulldogs.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland officials discuss how to regulate recreational vehicle occupancy
Oakland Code Enforcement Officer Nate Smart told the Town Council on Wednesday that he has received complaints about people living long-term in recreational vehicles, campers and trailers that are meant for seasonal occupancy.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police identify 43-year-old man as victim in Waterville killing
Maine State Police identified Charles Bellows as the person killed in what authorities have ruled a homicide on Cool Street in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council votes again to send controversial church rezoning request to planners
The council voted 6-0 Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a request by First Church of Waterville to rezone Park Street properties so it can expand parking and create auxiliary parish house facilities.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch: Skowhegan field hockey players talk about the season ahead
River Hawks, who have won 22 consecutive regional titles, will have a new-look lineup this fall.