State elections officials announce state Rep. Michael Perkins has defeated Kevin Kitchin 922 to 845 to win the Republican nomination for Senate district that covers greater Waterville.
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Oakland’s Camp Tracy receives gifts for renovations
The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center were presented with two gifts May 26 during its annual appeal event at the center. The gifts came from Greg Powell, the CEO of the Harold Alfond Foundation and foundational supporter of the AYCC, and Laurie Hawkes, longtime […]
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Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary
The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
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Waterville hospice to offer summer bereavement group
WATERVILLE — Because of interest/demand for adult grief support, Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a drop-in bereavement support group through the summer. The group is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays, starting June 27, at 304 Main St. Additional dates include July 11 and 25, and Aug. 8 […]
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Maine International Film Festival in Waterville to honor actor Debra Winger
Winger, known for acclaimed performances in films such as “A Dangerous Woman” and “Terms of Endearment,” will be honored with the Mid-Life Achievement Award July 15 at the 25th annual festival.
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Recently established foundation names its first recipients of Waterville scholarship
Emma Ackerman, 19, and Phoenix Gatlin, 18, have been selected by the Mary L. George Foundation to each receive $5,000 annually for up to four years.
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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‘It’s hard to give it up, but I don’t want it to get into the wrong hands,’ says gun owner at Waterville’s ‘gun giveback’ event
The Waterville Police Department teamed up with the Maine Gun Safety Coalition on Saturday to accept firearms and ammunition from people who wanted to safely dispose of them.
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Local students make Lasell University dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Eight local students were named to the 2022 spring dean’s list for academic performance at Lasell University. The are Rebecca Beringer of Waterville, Mya Maxim of South China, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Grace Redwine of Freedom, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Alexis Grant of Athens, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow and Sydney Veilleux of […]
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Amy Calder: Skowhegan conservation effort a lesson in preserving lands and legacies
Organizations like Somerset Woods Trustees, which acquire, maintain and manage land of natural or cultural significance for the benefit of the public, are to be lauded, Amy Calder writes.