The Peking Acrobats, Paula Poundstone, Le Vent du Nord are among planned events in central Maine this week.
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Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
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Soup kitchen volunteer: ‘They need compassion’
Judy Cabana, 86, of Waterville, loves volunteering at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Hospital closure to impact Waterville’s EMS operations, budget, city says
Waterville city councilors and fire Chief Jason Frost discussed the need for more firefighter-paramedics and an extra ambulance on the road full time to help with the impact of Northern Light Inland Hospital’s closure.
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Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.
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Waterville eatery hosts April surprise with tropical-themed fare
Front & Main in the Lockwood Hotel at 9 Main St. is kicking off a special ‘Flamingos & Mint’ tiki-themed culinary dinner experience through Saturday this week.
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Waterville council votes to hire interim city manager
The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Cornell Knight to fill the gap after City Manager Bryan Kaenrath leaves May 1 to become city manager in Lewiston and before Waterville hires a new city manager.
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Waterville-based audiology center to offer hearing loss talk
The free event will include screening Thursday, May 1.
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Waterville hospital staff reflect on imminent closure, seek new jobs
Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.
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Waterville elementary school evacuated after odor detected
The odor was found to have been caused by a furnace malfuction, fire chief said.