The memo the Planning Board intends to send to the City Council explains why it recommended allowing the former Sacred Heart Church rectory at 74 Pleasant St. to be rezoned.
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Waterville library to launch seed program March 29
The Waterville Public Library is scheduled to launch the 2023 Waterville Seed Library on Wednesday, March 29. This free public resource features 30 different varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. While supplies last, garden seed packets can be picked up at the 73 Elm St. library, according to a news release […]
Waterville assistant superintendent promoted to lead city schools
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 7-0 to appoint Peter Hallen as the new superintendent.
Waterville Planning Board to again consider rezoning change for former Sacred Heart rectory
The Planning Board must consider Tuesday whether to recommend to the City Council if the rezoning should be allowed so Ware-Butler Building Supply can put business offices at the former Sacred Heart Church rectory on Pleasant Street.
Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building
The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.
Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville met March 21, with Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop coming in first, and Dick Quinlan and Lee Lenfest second. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. New players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club […]
Waterville club awards grants to 13 local organizations
The Waterville Rotary Club raised funds over the past year to support local schools, churches and other organizations providing food and basic necessities to its neighbors in need. Grants went to 13 local organizations who work hard to ensure that no one goes hungry or lacks basic living supplies in the community, according to a […]
Local students make Simmons University dean’s list
BOSTON — Three local students were named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are Emma Soule of Farmingdale, Abigail Bloom of Waterville and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more […]
Waterville student named 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar
Aubrey Slater attends Kennebec Valley Community College.
Maine film festival organizers seek submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine International Film Festival is scheduled to be back for its 26th year Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 16. Attendees can see a slate of approximately 100 films, including premieres, made-in-Maine features, classic revivals, and short films from around the world, according to a news release from Mary Ellms, communications coordinator, […]