In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners
Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.
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Waterville council to consider airport mowing equipment and hangar leases
The City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to hear a report from Acting City Manager Bill Post on a plan for affordable housing in the city’s South End.
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Colby College students aim for the skies by learning about aviation, as a career and foray into other fields
The 13 students participating in the aviation course said they learned not only how to fly as part of the program, but also how small airports are critical to local economies, and how aviation relates to an array of business opportunities.
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Waterville residents cite a community center, more library parking as needs for greater downtown area
The City Council on Tuesday hosted its second meeting to get public input on envisioning what Waterville needs in the area that is not being addressed in the current $11.2 million revitalization work that’s underway.
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With air traffic increasing, Waterville airport finds itself on promising financial path
Fuel sales also are booming at Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport where $13 million in federal funding over the years has allowed for significant infrastructure improvements.
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Federal funding to aid Augusta State Airport reconstruction, Waterville airport master plan
The Augusta airport was awarded $900,000 to reconstruct the apron where planes are parked and boarded by passengers, while the Waterville airport will get $300,000 for a master plan.
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Repairs completed after severed cable led to phone, internet outage in Waterville
A spokeswoman for Consolidated Communications said service was expected to be returned to all customers Wednesday after a work crew for another company mistakenly severed the underground cable on Jan. 10.
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Waterville City Council expected to elect new chairman, consider appointments to boards
Erik Thomas, chairman of the council for the past three years, was defeated by political newcomer Thomas A. McCormick Sr. in November.
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Skydiving company takes off in first months at Waterville airport
Vacationland Skydiving is now taking people 10,000 feet above the Robert LaFleur Airport after a delayed opening during the pandemic.