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Hot spots rekindle at Huhtamaki plant on Waterville-Fairfield line

by Meg Robbins January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Firefighting crews from Waterville, Fairfield and Winslow responded to the late-morning call at the plant, where fire from paper machines had reached through the roof Tuesday evening.

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Waterville plastic bag issue still pending before Maine Supreme Court

by Rachel Ohm January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

The two sides involved in a dispute over a controversial plastic bag referendum have filed arguments with the court, but a decision could be weeks away.

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Fire in paper machines and in roof at Huhtamaki paper products plant draws huge response

by Amy Calder January 29, 2019January 30, 2019

Dozens of firefighters from about 15 communities battled the blaze at the business, which straddles the Waterville-Fairfield town line.

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Waterville mayor wants environmental group out of City Hall

by Amy Calder January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition has had a small corner of an office in City Hall for a few years at no charge, but Mayor Nick Isgro wants the city manager to give the nonprofit notice that the city no longer will allow that.

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As Waterville revitalization efforts continue, parking issues frustrate business owners

by Amy Calder January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Colby College offers the city $10,000 to help with parking enforcement, a donation police Chief Joseph Massey says will be a big help in the short term.