WATERVILLE — Author and international speaker Cynthia Heald of Arizona is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the annual Central Maine Ladies Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, Marston Road. The daylong event begins with breakfast at 8 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25. […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 summer dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They are Ashley Byrnes of Greene, Joseph Rinaldi of Bowdoin, Elizabeth Kearney of Augusta, Lizsandra Lopez of Winslow and Patric Moore of Waterville. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who […]
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Waterville Planning Board approves changes to College Avenue housing project
Manor Gardens LLC made three changes to its development plans for the site of the former John Martin’s Manor, including reducing one building by three units.
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Four college students with Maine ties win Voyager Scholarships
The scholarships from the Obama Foundation, worth up to $50,000, are intended for those who plan to pursue a career in public service.
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Waterville adoption agency receives $35K from New Balance Foundation
Maine Children’s Home has been awarded a $35,000 grant from New Balance Foundation to improve and support the home’s holiday assistance program. The grant will be used to cover operational expenses for reaching as many families as possible; making Christmas Program more responsive by connecting families to mental health and parenting supports; and updating the […]
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Waterville academy staff, teachers volunteer at ReStore
WATERVILLE — Teachers and staff at Mount Merici Academy recently volunteered their time for a community service day at Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity/ReStore. The volunteers helped clean up the store and filled a 35-foot Dumpster and regular Dumpster with items no longer needed. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville superintendent search committee to resume work
A search earlier this year for a superintendent to replace Eric Haley did not result in a suitable candidate, school officials have said, so the hunt will start again with the intention of having applications due early next year.
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Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram “AJ” Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Sept. 6 were Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop. Paul and Judy Jones placed second, and Jeannie Relling and Lynne Kerschner placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
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Rich Abrahamson: One man’s warmth leaves a lasting impression and ultimately a lingering sadness
The Morning Sentinel had hoped to photograph Akram Mohammad and his family as part of a feature publicizing their new Iraqi market in Waterville, but Mohammad demurred and a day later tragic news arrived.