Doug and Rita Sukeforth and their family for many years raised hundreds of thousands of dollars with annual events, but they say that because of the unpredictability of the coronavirus pandemic, they must stop hosting the tree festival.
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Amy Calder: Preparing for summer guests
Getting the house ready to receive old friends isn’t a burden, but a tradition suffused with fun and with sweet anticipation, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
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Fairfield group changes name to Elm City Bridge Club
The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club has changed its name to Elm City Bridge Club. Winners on Tuesday were Barbara Terhune and Karen Torrey. Ed Rushton and Dick Quinlan tied with Ken Harvey and Di Bishop for second place, and Jeannie Rellig and Lynne Kerschner placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the […]
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Waterville animal shelter fallout continues with 4 board members quitting, another staff member departing
The latest changes involving the Humane Society Waterville Area come following treatment for animal illnesses and the departure of the shelter’s executive director.
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‘Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions’ focuses on Maine’s history with art
Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series
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Hospice to offer yoga workshop in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a yoga session in the garden as part of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. It will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Yoga instructor Beth […]
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Waterville animal shelter working to treat sick animals, change procedures following illnesses
The shelter at 100 Webb Road has cut its cat and dog population by nearly half as it continues to treat 36 animals for illnesses since the shelter closed temporarily late last month.
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Winslow teen earns Eagle Scout status
WATERVILLE — Samuel Dale Fegel of Troop 417 was presented his Eagle Scout medal July 29 during a ceremony at the Waterville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Son of Dale and Lauralee Fegel of Winslow, he is the second Fegel to earn the Eagle distinction with Troop 417. His brother Walter was […]
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Waterville Elks to host backpack school supply event
WATERVILLE — The second annual “Tools to Thrive Backpack School Supply Drive-Thru” for grades K-12 is to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Road. A total of 500 backpacks are to be given away. Children must be in the car so they can choose […]