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Central Maine Garden Club learns about Colby’s gardens
The approximately 35 members of the Central Maine Garden Club recently saw a slideshow narrated by Doug Casentino on Colby College’s gardens. Only three grounds crew members and one supervisor, Casentino, maintain the numerous flower beds, which “takes a lot of time, but not a lot of people,” Casentino said, according to a news release […]
Screening of ‘Shoe Shine Caddie’ to benefit Waterville ministry
The film documents a homeless man’s journey.
Waterville museum to offer date night childcare in November, December
WATERVILLE — The Children’s Discovery Museum will offer date night childcare from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, Nov. 3, 17, and Dec. 8, and Thursday, Dec. 14, at the museum at 7 Eustis Parkway. Drop the children off for pizza, playtime, and movies with museum staff and volunteers. They’ll have a blast while their parent(s) have […]
Bridge clubs recognizes area winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Bridge winners on Oct. 17 were MaryAnne Trafton and Jeannie Reillig. Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop came in third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
November First Friday events set for downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE — First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through an array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. Throughout the […]
Reporting Aside: Waterville buggy was a reminder to take foot off the gas, find a slower pace
An Amish man directed his horse and buggy through Waterville traffic this week while on the way to Home Depot, and his journey was a lesson on the importance of slowing down, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville center pilots payment model for recreational basketball program
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center is piloting a pay-what-you-can payment model for the 2023-24 recreational basketball season. Under the AYCC’s pilot program, any youth can register for recreational basketball and pay what they can afford to pay. Or, if they cannot afford to pay a fee, they can register for free. The […]
Two vie for Ward 2 City Council seat in Waterville
Incumbent Councilor Flavia DeBrito, a Democrat, is being challenged for the Ward 2 seat by Brian Keith Tibbetts, a registered Republican who is running with no party affiliation.
Waterville Planning Board delays vote on additional lots for mobile home park
The chairwoman of the board chastised the owner of the park at 457 West River Road for ongoing problems there, including flooding, poor roads and rodents.