WATERVILLE — The 488th Military Police Company held a change of command ceremony Feb. 5 at the unit’s armory, in which Capt. Garrett Clark handed over command to Capt. Mickael Nunez. “I cannot think of a better officer to lead the 488th through whatever challenges may lie ahead as the unit reintegrates back into the […]
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Reporting Aside: Portly feline disrupts the best-laid feeding plans of cats and men
It’s a balancing act, owning a fat cat that needs to lose weight and a skinny one who needs to gain, especially when it comes to meal time, Amy Calder writes.
Officials work to fill vacant spaces, buildings in downtown Waterville
There are about 14 downtown buildings with vacant space, including seven that are fully empty, officials say.
Waterville tech center names honor roll
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior, Winslow, Gardiner high schools, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Maine Central Institute, Temple Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education schools attend […]
Central Maine Garden Club offers grants
The Central Maine Garden Club is offering grants to create flower gardens throughout Waterville, Winslow and the surrounding communities. Grants will be awarded to volunteers involved in developing and maintaining flower gardens in their communities. There is no set number of grants to be awarded. The submission deadline in April 11. Awards are scheduled to […]
Roses are red, cockroaches go crunch: Waterville pet store ‘turns your ex into lunch’
Fish Tails Pet Emporium is cashing in on a nationwide trend: For a small fee on the week around Valentine’s Day, customers can name a cockroach after an ex-partner and feed it to the store’s 30-inch Savannah monitor lizard, Brutus.
Waterville student makes University of Nebraska-Lincoln dean’s list
LINCOLN, Neb. — Andrei Llanto of Waterville has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Llanto, a freshman majoring in business and law, was named to the dean’s list for the College of Business. Check out other upcoming area events!
Waterville Planning Board recommends City Council rezone former church rectory for Ware-Butler offices
The board forwarded its recommendation following a strong debate Tuesday on whether rezoning the land that was once home to Sacred Heart Church would change the complexion of the neighborhood.
Waterville seeks to redraw ward lines to even out population representation
The City Council voted last week to approve a plan to redraw the lines in four city wards, and councilors are scheduled to take a second, final vote next week.
Waterville Senior High names honor roll students
Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Dakodah Aldrich, Ashe Barley, Ava Bash, Brianna Bates, Cole Bazakas, Monika Begin, Robyn Brochu, Rayana Clement, Adam Cullen and Sophia Cutter. Also, Alexa DeWitt, Christopher Dixon, Delaney Doe, Keegan […]