SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Jarosz, of Waterville, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Headmaster Michael McQuarrie. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Jarosz […]
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Waterville man arrested, charged after standoff with police
James Child, 42, was arrested by Waterville Police after brandishing a handgun in a fight with a neighbor led to a standoff that lasted into Tuesday morning.
Colby College announces on-campus classes will end this week; students to leave campus for remote learning
The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
State, New England drama festivals canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Both the Class A and B state drama festivals and the New England Drama Festival have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Maine Film Center commissions new score for Maine’s first movie, ‘Jean the Match-Maker’
In 2010 the first film ever shot in Maine was saved from being lost forever when a tinted nitrate print was found and restored.
Wendy’s in Waterville undergoing major remodeling project
The restaurant at 329 Main St. is expected to reopen May 1 with all new equipment and a modern look.
Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
Waterville Drama wins Class A division at 2020 MPA One-Act Play Festival
Drama students to hold dessert theater March 12 to offset expenses for states March 20 and 21.
Waterville Charter Commission decides to keep mayor position
The 10-member commission on Tuesday also decided to change the charter language dealing with the appointment of a public health officer.
Police, DA ‘confident’ Waterville shooting case will be solved
While police and the district attorney are holding details close to the vest about who allegedly shot 7-year-old Emahleeah Frost in a drive-by shooting Feb. 28, they say they are confident those responsible will be brought to justice.