The Alfond Youth & Community Center is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to make evening meals available at no separate charge to children without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or […]
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Waterville sets Christmas tree collection schedule
The City of Waterville Department of Public Works has announced it will pick up Christmas trees the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13; weather permitting. Trees should be left at the curb. Be sure to remove all decorations, tinsel and stands. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 680-4744.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Beth Israel Congregation celebrates Hanukkah
Waterville’s Beth Israel Congregation held its Hanukkah celebration Sunday with the lighting of the candles, singing of traditional songs and feasting on foods fried in oil such as latkes. The eight-day festival of lights began at sunset Sunday, Dec. 22, and ends at sunset Monday. The festival commemorates the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem […]
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Maine, Morning Sentinel
J.P. Devine: Something happened that keeps my children coming home
Children grow up and leave home in a blink of an eye, but Christmas keeps them coming to visit every year, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inCommunity
Volunteer coaches needed for spring 2020 team at Waterville elementary school
Girls on the Run-Maine seeks volunteer coaches for a spring 2020 team at George J. Mitchell Elementary School at 58 Drummond Ave., in Waterville. During the 10-week after-school program, trained coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the season, girls develop the […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Teen pulls himself out of the Kennebec after breaking through ice
Aaron Hall, 14, of Waterville, is “found and safe,” officials said. Rescuers were alerted by a person calling from Winslow and directed by Winslow police to the teen and his friend.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
One person displaced following Oak Street fire in Waterville
The cause of the fire is being left undetermined, according to Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fire on Oak Street in Waterville reported
A report of smoke in the attic at the residence prompted Waterville firefighters to rush to the address.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Business as usual the day after Christmas at Elm Plaza in Waterville
On the day after Christmas, when more than half of all shoppers start to return or exchange items over the course of the next month, Elm Plaza shop employees say that business is normal.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Long-running Christmas dinner a community effort in Waterville
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., those in attendance enjoyed a hot turkey dinner, followed by dessert and coffee. The event also included raffle drawings, music, stockings for the children, carriage rides and a visit from Santa Claus.