We’ve got ticks, coronavirus, browntail moths and now, a weird substance on Maine beaches that cause our feet to turn black, Amy Calder writes.
waterville maine
‘Find a worthy profession that you love’ Waterville Senior High School speaker urges seniors
Guest speaker, high school English teacher Margaret Downs-Gamble, imparted five ‘essential life lessons’ to 95 seniors Thursday night during a drive-in ceremony held at the Central Maine Motors Auto Group parking lot.
Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education students receive diplomas, certificates
The ceremony was held Wednesday at the outdoor pavilion behind Waterville Senior High School to recognize the 27 graduates.
Waterville pool fees to increase this year, but residents will not pay for use of slides
The City Council at a special meeting Tuesday voted 7-0 to increase pool fees for both residents and nonresidents, but waive the fee for use of slides for residents for this year only.
Waterville elementary school honors retiring principal with parade
Allan Martin is retiring after a 46-year career in education, including 24 years as principal at George J. Mitchell School.
Waterville police seeking information on reported early morning home invasion
The police chief could not provide a description of the two suspects, a male and female, being sought by authorities, but said that residents nearby are not in any danger.
Board recommends Waterville church property be rezoned for events center, but with conditions
The Waterville Planning Board says a proposed events center in the residential neighborhood would have to close at 9 p.m. and have no alcohol on site.
Waterville officials declare health emergency, launch media campaign to combat browntail moth caterpillar infestation
The city is posting notices at parks and playgrounds and on city websites and Facebook pages to inform people of the health hazards of browntail moth caterpillars.
Waterville council to consider municipal pool fee increases at special meeting
The City Council on Tuesday also is scheduled to ask department heads about their proposed budgets for fiscal year 2022.
Central Maine school districts dismiss students early over sweltering heat, mask mandate
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s Monday and Tuesday in the waning days of school for some local districts.