The prize, named for Maine’s state gem, awards $5,000 to the best Maine-made feature of the year and $2,500 to the best Maine-made short of the year.
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Firefighters convention planned in Waterville Sept. 13-15
The 60th Maine State Federation Firefighters Convention is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at the Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. Convention hours are 4-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The convention will kick off Friday with registration and a live concert […]
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Woman struck in Waterville crosswalk sustains serious injuries
The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
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Kennebec River kayak fishing trip set for Aug. 10
WATERVILLE — A kayak float fishing trip down the Kennebec River is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The trip is for veterans and active military, along with law enforcement and first responders. Those interested in a one-on-one guided day of fishing on Great Moose Lake can email Paul Violette at [email protected]. Those selected […]
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Waterville man attempting to pass in median crashes on turnpike in Gray
Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.
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Police pursue driver suspected of having outstanding warrant
The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.
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Waterville man faces charges that he dropped toddler
Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.
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Community Day in Waterville set for July 27
WATERVILLE — The Colby College Museum of Art plans to host its annual Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The museum invites members of the community on campus for a day of free art workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences for people of all ages. Participants may create their own […]
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Waterville Planning Board OKs plans for new food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive
Thomas College graduate Zhanpo ‘PoPo’ Lu aims to open a lot with space for up to six food trucks by September.
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Bridge clubs names recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the July 23 duplicate bridge session. They were followed by Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig, then Barbara Terhune and Maureen Manning. Omitted from the July 16 list of winners was Linda Atkinson, who shared second […]