A roundup of cases closed Oct. 25-31, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal police log for Nov. 3
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Nov. 3, 2018.
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Alfond Youth Center breaks ground on wellness center in Waterville
Project manager Brent Burger estimated the new $6.12 million center, which aims to bolster wellness opportunities for local youth and their families, could open in June or July of 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Waterville voters to consider limited ban on plastic bags
A ‘yes’ vote would ban large retail and commercial businesses from dispensing plastic bags to customers leaving stores.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Gun-wielding Waterville man robbed another man in apartment
The victim at an Elm Street residence said he recognized the robber after pulling down his bandanna.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville voters in four wards to elect councilors, Board of Education members
Voting will be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Thomas College on West River Road.
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MaineGeneral Walking Programs started Nov. 5
Program for those 55-plus takes place at the Colby College Field House.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Waterville homeless shelter director says she’s focusing on family, health
Betty Palmer, who resigned recently, said she was honored to serve the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Central Maine Jewish community reflects on theme of ‘welcoming’ after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Community shabbat services will be held Friday in Augusta and Waterville as members of the Jewish faith and others mourn the loss of 11 people in the deadliest attack on Jews in the history of the U.S.
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Longtime head of Waterville homeless shelter resigns
Betty Palmer was executive director of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter for about eight years and saw the shelter through a move from Ticonic Street to the new facility on Colby Street.