WATERVILLE — St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., reminds all burial right holders that during the first week of October the cemetery crew will start the annual fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Flowers real and artificial, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove […]
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Redesign of Castonguay Square in Waterville will not happen as planned
Funding did not work as intended for the redesign, but a Colby College official said Tuesday that ideas from the original plan could be used to move forward with another design in the future.
Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region
The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville
A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.
Waterville City Council to host third downtown visioning session
The council is also expected Tuesday to consider approving a vacant and abandoned building ordinance.
Simmons University names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Six local students were named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are: Kaili Shorey of Vassalboro; Abigail Bloom and Amanda Farrington, both of Waterville; Maddie Beckwith of Winslow; and Allyson Cunningham and Pearl Bechard, both of Winthrop. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a […]
Reporting Aside: We don’t need to harp on it, but Waterville company finds the art in its work
Peter Carey and Jason Brann own PRO Moving Service in Waterville, and they do much more than move bulky things, Amy Calder writes.
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners of the duplicate bridge game on Sept. 13 at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville were Ed and Joyce Rushton. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Sharon French and Jessie Gunther placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road […]
Waterville uniform drive for Scouts in need set for Sept. 21
WATERVILLE — Children who want to become a Scout can get a free uniform Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Waterville Goodwill store at 10 Concourse W. A new Scouting uniform costs around $95, which prevents many children from being able to Scout. Goodwill Northern New England and The Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank plan to host […]