Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Emily Ackerman, Keya Amundsen, Blair Blaisdell, Demarkus Bones, Madison Brown, Lydia Bussell, Emily Campbell, Colette Carrillo, Brittney Cayford, Michael Claudio, Kylene Cobb, Quinn Denis, Luke Douglas, Hazel Dow, Trista […]
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Maine Children’s Home kicks off fundraising raffle
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home has organized a mail-in raffle, Summer Fun for Good, that features seven raffle packages, some of which include items such as a YETI cooler, a Solo Stove, and a six-by-three-foot raised garden bed frame. The raffle will be open through Thursday, June 2. All funds raised from raffle support the […]
Landmark building that was a relic of Waterville’s past turns to rubble
Work crews on Wednesday began demolishing the former John Martin’s Manor on College Avenue to make way for housing that will feature townhouse-style apartments.
Waterville Creates, partners to host free community event May 14
Waterville Creates and community partners plan to hold the annual Arts in Bloom event on Saturday, May 14, in downtown Waterville. People can explore creativity with free programs scheduled throughout the day, according to a news release from Waterville Creates. • 9 a.m. Spring Story Walk with the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. The […]
Rally for abortion rights, reproductive freedom to occur in Waterville
WATERVILLE — A rally for abortion rights and reproductive freedom is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, outside the Universalist Unitarian Church, 69 Silver St., according to a news release from host Elizabeth Leonard. People can join Leonard with her guitar and some signs, in solidarity with Planned Parenthood’s call for a […]
Waterville council reconsiders rezoning for Highwood Street apartment proposal, takes first vote to approve
The City Council on Tuesday gave its initial consent to rezoning 8 Highwood St. so apartments can be developed for housing the most vulnerable people in Waterville. Three councilors who earlier rejected the plan this time voted in favor.
Retiring Waterville Schools superintendent to stay on in role until new candidate is found
City’s Board of Education on Monday voted to start a search again in the fall after 12 applicants for Eric Haley’s position were found not to be a good fit for Waterville.
Norridgewock doctor who has treated thousands over decades to hang up stethoscope
Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.
Browntail moths returning in Maine, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Winslow, Skowhegan students receive scholarships
Two local students, Sage Clukey from Winslow High School and Thomas Dean from Skowhegan Area High School, have been selected as New Dimensions FCU’s 2022 Scholarship Program winners. They have earned $2,500 each for their first year in college, according to a news release from the member-owned financial cooperative, based in Waterville. Clukey plans to […]