Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.
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Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Albertsons owns 19 Shaw’s stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
Waterville-based children’s home seeks winter essentials
Maine Children’s Home is in need of kids’ boots, coats, socks, underwear and pajamas to fulfill requests from families facing financial hardship.
One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near the intersection with Carver Street.
Lights of Life holiday tradition supports care at Inland Hospital
Northern Light Inland Hospital’s holiday tree is to be lit Thursday, Dec. 7
Augusta Downtown Alliance seeks new executive director as leader exits for Waterville job
Michael Hall is leaving the Augusta Downtown Alliance after nearly eight years to become communuity development specialist for the city of Waterville, where among other things he’ll focus on developing upper-floor housing in the city’s downtown.
Oakland man sentenced for high-speed police chase, eludes kidnapping charges after one alleged victim dies
Brian Charette Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from police chase in January in the Waterville area and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, even as he escaped prosecution of more serious kidnapping charges because one woman died and another didn’t show up in court.
Renys plans to open Waterville store in 2025
Owner John Reny confirmed Tuesday that the company plans to launch its Waterville location in 2025, likely at either the JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive or Elm Plaza on upper Main Street.
Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
Mid-Maine Technical Center lists honor students
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior, Winslow high schools, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, Erskine Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend Mid-Maine Technical Center. […]