In a surprising outcome, City Council Chairman Erik Thomas was toppled by Thomas A. McCormick, who was making his first bid for public office.
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Question 1 appears to drive voter turnout in central Maine
A top question for voters statewide Tuesday was whether they wanted to allow Central Maine Power’s $1 billion transmission line project to continue.
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Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations
The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he’s not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
Posted inMaine
Waterville seeks help to stamp out browntail moth infestation
Waterville looks to locate browntail moth nests as part of a broad strategy to eliminate the pest.
Posted inMaine
Waterville intersection getting new look to reduce automobile crashes
At least 10 crashes occurred over a three-year period at the intersection of First Rangeway and Western and Chase avenues. On Monday, it will become a four-way stop for motorists.
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Waterville council to consider borrowing $5.3 million, with much of it for improvements to city parks
The bond package would include more than $2 million for parks and recreation, including to pave the way for a new ice arena on North Street.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Sunday basketball program to begin for people over 35
WATERVILLE — An informal pickup basketball group for people at least 35 years old is scheduled to start meeting on Sundays at 6 p.m. beginning Nov. 7 at the Alfond Youth Center. Those interested can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Isaac Leblanc at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of $5 for […]
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Amy Calder: Beware the ghosts and goblins on a Halloween far different from years past
Decades ago, costumes and many other things were far simpler in Skowhegan, when children took to the streets with their pillowcases to collect candy, Amy Calder writes.
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Former Waterville City Manager Roy to receive Mid-Maine Chamber’s top award
Michael Roy will be given the Distinguished Community Service Award on Thursday during the 58th annual Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony.
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Two contested races and a series of proposed charter changes await Waterville voters
Tuesday’s ballot will feature races in Ward 7 for City Council and the Board of Education, and voters across the city will consider three changes to the city charter.