High school students from across the state gathered for an overnight information technology and innovation competition, the Thomas Cup, the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Thomas College in Waterville. The winners of this year’s event were “The Fellas,” composed of Parker Demelia, Samuel Tjalsma, Ben Cushman, Joseph Elliott and Isaac Young from Poland Regional […]
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Hundreds run, climb, crawl through mud at Thomas College
School hosts Dirty Dog Mud Run, a 5K race with obstacles, at Waterville campus.
Two youths charged with terrorizing after school threat
Interim Waterville police Chief Bill Bonney said Saturday that the youths will have a court date but will first see a juvenile community corrections officer.
Oakland’s Bowman 1 of 9 to receive chamber awards
Town Manager Ella Bowman will receive the 2022 Municipal Employee of the Year Award at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual awards ceremony to be held April 27 at Enchanted Gables in Oakland.
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans April 22 Bard’s Birthday Bash
WATERVILE — Recycled Shakespeare Company is planning a big party for its 10th annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 22. The event begins with the Sonnet Stroll through downtown Waterville. Costumed members of RSC and anyone who wants to join them will gather at Camden National Bank, 150 Main. St., at 9 a.m. to […]
Reporting Aside: With a shoestring budget and plenty of elbow grease, group looks to make Waterville shine
Volunteers turned out recently to help the nonprofit Waterville Community Land Trust erect a gazebo at the park and community garden it built on Water Street in the city’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville educator named Teacher Leader Fellow
Waterville Senior High School social studies teacher Jessica Graham has been named one of five Maine Teacher Leader Fellows in the inaugural class. The Fellows will work with Maine Department of Education staff to support the state’s educators in cross-cutting, interdisciplinary concepts of civics, STEAM, and humanities. “Taking on this new position offers so many […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on April 11 were Dick Quinlan and Wilma Poulliot, followed by Natasha Rosenbaum and Jeannine Prewitt, second; and Ed and Joyce Rushton, third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate […]
Ticonic Bridge to close for a night next week to prepare for construction project
The Ticonic Bridge, which spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow, will be replaced as part of a nearly $53 million project.
Unity-based land trust to host solar project talk April 19
WATERVILLE — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust Speaker Series is set to host a presentation about the status of the Three Corners Solar Farm at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Chace Community Forum, 150 Main St. Speakers include Deron Lawrence, senior director of Natural Resources Permitting & Policy; and Chad Allen, development manager […]