Officials say Andrew Gifford, 24, fired a 9 mm handgun three times in a crowded hallway during a party at the Waterville college after he had been hit in the head with a bottle by a man with whom Gifford had fought years earlier.
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Local students makes dean’s list at Emmanuel College
BOSTON — Emmanuel College has named five local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. They are Anna Drillen of Chesterville, Lillian Meader of Farmingdale, William Nickerson of Lincolnville, Christina Roy of Readfield, and Sadie Works of Waterville. To make the list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher […]
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Waterville schedules March 16 parking ban
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 16, to allow for snow cleanup. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Ann McGowan, former Morning Sentinel managing editor, dies at 87
A member of the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame, McGowan worked for the Morning Sentinel for more than 35 years and was considered a trailblazer for female journalists in the state.
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$52.8 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project to start this month
The 113-year-old bridge spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
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William R. Cotter, longest-serving Colby College president, dies at 87
Cotter served for 21 years as president of the Waterville college, which said he guided Colby “through a period of brisk growth and lasting institutional change.”
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Waterville issues downtown parking ban for March 15
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, to allow for snow cleanup. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville hospice to offer 2 grief support groups
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has two upcoming support groups. The general Grief Support Group is scheduled to run from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, starting March 28. Survivors of Suicide Group runs from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting April 6. Both groups will be held at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. […]
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Waterville man charged with reckless conduct after gunshots fired at Colby College campus apartments
Andrew Gifford, 24, was charged by police in connection with the early Saturday morning incident at the Alfond Apartments at Colby.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during its March 7 game were Ed and Joyce Rushton. Rona Backstrom and Suzon Morrison placed second, and Di Bishop and Ken Harvey were third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol […]