The COVID-19 pandemic, extensive renovations and related safety issues had required the library to be closed since March 2020.
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Waterville Planning Board approves extension for Lockwood Mill project
The mill redevelopment project includes plans for 65 apartments on upper floors of the southernmost wing of 6 Water St., which is adjacent to the Ticonic Bridge.
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With construction nearing an end, $18 million downtown Waterville art center to debut Dec. 17
The Paul J. Schupf Art Center is scheduled to open about a week before Christmas and one Colby College official said Tuesday that it’s “going to bring people into the heart of downtown all the time.”
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to consider extension on Lockwood Mill project expected to exceed $30 million
The owner of the former mill buildings on Water Street is seeking an extension on plans to convert vacant space into residential and commercial uses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
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On the Edge: Where are the statues?
Waterville is looking more and more like a bustling city, but it’s lacking statues of iconic local personalities, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inCommunity
Trunk or Treat event set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Trunk or Treat for all ages is set for 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will be held in the parking lot of Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. Activities planned include a bounce house and movies. For more information, visit kvbc.org.
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Waterville Creates announces staffing changes
Waterville Creates recently announced the arrival of several new staff members across the organization. Bryant Cyr was hired as production manager and Michael Churchill appointed technical director for the Waterville Opera House. Cyr previously worked in the Boston and New York City theater industries for national tours, regional productions and off-Broadway shows. Churchill studied entertainment […]
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Area bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Oct. 18 were Su Morrison and Maryanne Trafton. Wilma Pouliot and Dick Quinland finished second, and Betty Jane Bessey and Pat Poulin were third. The club welcomes additional players. It meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road […]
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South End Teen Center celebrates 20th anniversary
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s South End Teen Center celebrated its 20-year milestone anniversary with an open house Sept. 21. The gathering included youth-led tours of the newly updated facility. Recent upgrades include freshly painted walls in all of the rooms and new appliances, with the addition of a washer and dryer for […]