Waterville police stopped a car Monday on Cool Street at the request of state police, who took into custody and arrested Kierra Francis, 28, of the Bronx in New York City, and charged her with the felony murder of Joshua Martin, 30, also of New York.
waterville maine
Temple Academy honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for second quarter.
Colby College receives $3.35 million to go toward performing arts center
The $80 million Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is expected to open in the fall of 2023 on the Mayflower Hill campus.
Waterville’s Thomas College exceeds $27 million fundraising campaign goal
The “Guarantee the Future Campaign,” which began in 2017, aims to fund scholarship support, academic and student success programs, a new athletic facility and Thomas College’s annual fund.
Art kits for Black History Month, featuring Maine artist Ashley Bryan, coming to Waterville area
The kits are inspired by Bryan’s award-winning book, “Beautiful Blackbird,” and will be distributed in Waterville beginning Feb. 25.
Photos: Snow-making advantage keeps Quarry Road trails fresh
While parts of Maine have been experiencing a snow drought, infrequent snow storms last only a few days, and higher temperatures and occasions of rain melt the snow, Waterville’s Quarry Road has built hills of snow, added inches to its Nordic runs and provided the unique experience of skiing in snow showers. In a recent 68-hour marathon of snow-making, sun-brightened sprays and frozen mists of manmade snow provide fresh blankets of white trails for intrepid skiers on any day of the week.
Amy Calder: Remembering the genesis of a gem
If not for a pair of dogged and determined women, the beautiful Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan and Canaan would not exist, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville Creates! launches new website to celebrate consolidated brand identity
The new website, launched Wednesday, allows patrons an overview of all events and performances happening across the organization’s three subdivisions.
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.