Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, says Waterville and Maine have not faced a browntail moth outbreak of the current magnitude in more than a century.
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Waterville City Council to consider final vote on proposed $46.5 million municipal, school budget
Councilors are also expected Tuesday to consider the first of two votes needed to accept a grant to buy an inflatable water and ice rescue boat and training mannequin for the Fire Department.
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Waterville chamber holds annual golf fundraiser
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament fundraiser June 21 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. Thirty-five teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again — and […]
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Amy Calder: A short, but memorable life
Adrian Jacques of Skowhegan died last month at age 44 of Legionnaires’ Disease, but he also had battled Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease and acute myeloid leukemia.
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Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.
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Construction projects keep Colby College in Waterville busy this summer
Colby’s construction projects are underway this summer, some of which had been delayed due to the pandemic, vice president of planning at Colby said.
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Film, video festival recognizes award winners
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has announced the award winners for the 43rd Maine Student Film & Video Festival. The festival received submissions from K-12 students from around the state. The selected short films reflect the skill of young Maine filmmakers and the support they receive from their teachers, parents, and communities. A ceremony […]
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Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
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Waterville’s weekly Mass in Spanish moves to new site
WATERVILLE — Starting Saturday, July 17, the weekly Mass in Spanish is set to be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 101 Silver St. It had been held at Notre Dame Church. Masses in Spanish are celebrated in seven different communities: • Brewer: St. Teresa Church, 425 S. Main St., […]
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Confusion over rezoning further stalls discussion of proposed events center at former Waterville church
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday night got mired down in a debate about what, exactly, they were to discuss regarding a request to rezone the former Sacred Heart Church property.