WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They are Hope Hutchinson of Greene, class of 2023, a biology and biotechnology major; Rowan Labaugh of Augusta, class of 2022, a mechanical engineering degree; Jacob Mills of Augusta, class of 2023, a biomedical engineering degree; […]
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Booth reservations available for business-to-business showcase
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Showcase has been scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Colby’s Harold Alfond Athletic & Recreation Center, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive. Reservations for booths at the showcase are available to Mid-Maine Chamber businesses only. For the most current list of exhibitors, visit […]
Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.
Letourneau ice fishing derby set for Feb. 20
WATERVILLE — The 24th annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 20. The official weigh-in is from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. Participants can bring their family and warm up next to the fire pit, play a game of corn hole, or […]
Feeling put out by potholes? You’re not alone
Public works directors in central Maine say the problem with potholes isn’t any worse these days than in past years, just don’t tell that to drivers shelling out hundreds of dollars for repairs.
Federal agents respond to Waterville building as part of ongoing investigation
Few details were released by authorities Friday after FBI agents were seen on Front Street near the intersection with Union Street.
Amy Calder: With the snow comes far-off memories of skiing and a dose of vinegar
Night skiing at Eaton Mountain many years ago meant indulging in a culinary treat of vinegar splashed on fries, Amy Calder writes.
Family looks to develop 36 townhouse-style apartments off College Avenue in Waterville
Development proposed by Arcon Realty would require razing the building that for many years housed the John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
Waterville center that provides mental health, other services to close
Costs of staffing and upkeep at the Ticonic Street building that houses Waterville Peer Recovery Center are no longer sustainable, official says.
Citing residents’ concerns about access, Waterville mayor vetoes City Council vote to hold meetings fully remotely
Mayor Jay Coelho vetoes council’s 4-3 vote, saying it would put a burden on city residents.