The Waterville Public Library plans to host “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event,” an evening of mystery and magic at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the 73 Elm St. library. This fifth annual fundraiser will be a live-acted event. Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, “Murder at the […]
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Founders of NYC culinary collective come to Colby College to promote food as way to build community
The Waterville college hosted the three men Thursday who founded Bronx-based Ghetto Gastro, which uses the culinary arts to build community, particularly by incorporating design, music, fashion and other elements.
Waterville driver who caused wrong-way crash on I-295 charged with operating under influence, police say
Marina Kinney, 30, was driving south in the northbound lane of Interstate 295, near Brunswick, when she became involved in a crash that injured two, according to officials.
Waterville Children’s Grief Support groups to start Oct. 12
WATERVILLE — The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, is set for 6-7 p.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 12. Hope’s Place groups will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment […]
St. Albans nonprofit sponsors statewide conference participants
St. Albans-based nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. sponsored several individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for Us statewide conference, held Sept. 19-20 in Waterville. The group — Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard — joined peers from across the state to discuss and learn about self advocacy. Speaking Up For Us […]
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area to offer workshop with poet Oct. 5
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to host a reading and discussion workshop, Finding Joy Within Grief, with poet Sarah Carlson. The workshop will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. in Waterville. Carlson brings several of her passions together — writing, teaching, the power of […]
Free Scout uniforms for kids in need available at Waterville Goodwill Sept. 27
Goodwill Northern New England and The Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank plan to host a uniform drive from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Waterville Goodwill store. The drive is open to any child who wants to become a Scout. A new Scouting uniform costs about $75, a cost which prevents many children from being […]
Waterville Planning Board gets first look at plans for 2 housing projects
Members of the board said Tuesday night the 43 proposed apartments in the downtown area and South End are much needed.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to possessing firearm stolen from Waterville pawn shop
Jadin Andino of West Springfield, Massachusetts, entered his plea Monday in federal court in Bangor and federal prosecutors say the handgun he had was one of the 15 firearms taken last year from J.R.’s Trading & Pawn in downtown Waterville.
Skowhegan teen designs patch for Spring Camporee
Taylor Hayden, 15, a Star Scout in Troop 485, stood before Scouting leaders from all over Kennebec Valley District Sept. 13 to receive a plaque for his contributions to Scouting by designing the patch for the Spring Camporee, held in May at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. The presentation was held at Pleasant Street United Methodist […]