Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Dec. 20 were Joyce and Ed Rushton. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice came in third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
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Thousands in central Maine lose power as winter storm grips region
A massive storm that has rolled across the U.S. blew into central Maine on Friday with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 65 mph.
Waterville city manager announces abrupt resignation over ‘personal and urgent circumstances’
Steve Daly announced his resignation in a letter Thursday to city councilors after nearly two years on the job as Waterville’s top municipal official.
Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]
‘Armed and dangerous’ man was hiding in Waterville attic when arrested, police say
Diego Martinez, 31, of Massachusetts was arrested early Monday, capping a manhunt that lasted more than five weeks after he eluded police in Sabattus.
Suspect from Sabattus standoff arrested in Waterville after more than a month of searching
Police had been searching for Diego Martinez on charges connected to three vehicle chases within 12 hours.
Waterville plans downtown winter parking ban
WATERVILLE — The Concourse and downtown must be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, to allow for snow cleanup by the city’s Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot, 51 Front St. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other […]
Waterville youth center receives $10K grant
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center has received a grant for $10,000 to support its new Greenhouse to Your House program. The program provides free, healthy and fresh take-home food kits to local children and families experiencing food insecurity. The kits come from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation during the foundation’s National […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The team of Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther finished first at Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Dec. 13, followed by Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners for Dec. 14 were David […]
With new downtown facility, Waterville poised to become arts destination
The $18 Million Paul J. Schupf Art Center is Colby College’s latest investment in the arts and the city.