The Kennebec Water District said crews were working at ‘a very challenging site’ and did not know when water service would be restored to the impacted areas.
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Eighth-, ninth-grade girls introduced to trades professions
The Waterville Trades for ME conference on April 26 hosted eighth and ninth grade girls from Lawrence Junior High School, Lawrence High School and Messalonskee Middle School to learn about careers in the trades. The conference featured sessions ranging from heavy equipment operation and welding/machining to robotics, informational technology and criminal justice, providing an opportunity […]
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Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel
Colby officials responded to the initial email, sent by a group that calls itself “Colby Action for Palestine.”
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Investigation continues into Waterville shooting as neighbors wait for answers
‘It’s as if it didn’t happen,’ a neighbor said of the Feb. 19 shooting, which resulted in the death of Justin Iraola, 22, of Winslow.
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Central Maine Garden Club studies permaculture
Members of the Mid-Maine Permaculture Council recently shared concepts and applications of permaculture with members of the Central Maine Garden Club; approximately 30 members attended. Bonnie Sammons, a former teacher, grant writer, and leader of the Mid-Maine Change Lobby, opened the session. She was accompanied by Barbara Russell, an environmentalist from central Maine, according to […]
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Fairfield, Oakland students receive scholarships
Two local students, Gavin Lunt and Brayden Perry, are recipients of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union’s 2024 scholarship program. Lunt, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, will pursue actuarial science at the University of Maine at Farmington this fall. Perry, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, will […]
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Man sentenced for robbing Waterville bank, Fairfield convenience store
Per the terms of his plea agreement entered in April, Isaac H. Sterling, 24, will serve a sentence of six years in state prison, followed by three years of probation.
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Gov. Mills to speak at Thomas College graduation in Waterville
Thomas College will hold the in-person commencement on May 11 at the Alfond Athletic Center.
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Vintage, collectible store to open on Main Street in downtown Waterville
Old Soul Supply Co. owner Jessica Stetson is opening her shop at the former Jorgensen’s Cafe space at 103 Main St., between the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and Loyal Biscuit Co.
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Fingers crossed, Waterville and Augusta will avoid impact of browntail moth this year
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.