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parks and recreation

Published
September 28, 2023

Farmington Rec center gearing up for Spooktacular

The Farmington Recreation Department is calling for business and other organizations to sign for their Indoor Spooktacular, slated for Saturday, Oct. 28.
Published
February 2, 2023

Skateboard park committee being formed in Farmington

The Dragon's Nest Skateboard Park, the first public park in the state, was unearthed in 2020 and is expected to undergo a rebuild in 2024.
Published
March 14, 2022

Building supply company seeks rezoning of former Sacred Heart Church property in Waterville

Ware-Butler Building Supply company proposes to expand the existing office building at the former church and store materials on the adjacent parking lot off Middle Street.
Published
November 17, 2021

Waterville officials continue to wrestle with future of former Sacred Heart Church

The city is considering whether it should buy the church land from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. There's a proposal to use it for a soup kitchen and homeless shelter, among other ideas.
Published
November 15, 2021

With 1 park completed, Oakland turns attention to more recreational space

Oakland Overlook Park, with views of the western Maine mountains, opened over the summer. Town officials are now focusing on adding another 27 acres of parkland.

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Published
November 4, 2021

Waterville council takes initial vote to borrow $5.28 million for parks and other projects

The money would be used for a variety of purposes but a large allotment would improve and expand the North Street Recreation Area and the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.
Published
October 6, 2021

Kudos, caution as officials unveil Waterville’s $1.9 million plan for ice rink, expanded recreation

City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city's plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
Published
October 4, 2021

Waterville City Council to consider pot ordinance change, license for Marijuanaville retail shop

City councilors are also expected Tuesday to consider appointing a committee to explore ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Published
September 28, 2021

Waterville pitches $1.8 million plan to boost soccer, other recreational offerings

The City Council will hear a broad proposal on Oct. 5 that includes moving the youth soccer fields from the North Street Recreation Area over to the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.