Property owner Leo St. Peter still needs approval from the Planning Board to build the solar garden.
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Maine Children’s Home celebrates 125 years
WATERVILLE — The second week of April marks the 125th anniversary of Maine Children’s Home, the Waterville-based organization that provides child and family-focused services of parent support, mental health counseling, adoption support, and holiday and winter assistance. The organization hosted a gathering on April 10 for staff, volunteers, board members, and business partners to […]
Recycled Shakespeare Company’s Bards Birthday Bash set for April 20
The Recycled Shakespeare Company is set to celebrate the 460th birthday of William Shakespeare on Saturday, April 20, in Waterville, with the 11th annual Bard’s Birthday Bash. Weather permitting, people can join costumed readers and revelers to begin the Sonnet Stroll on Main Street at the corner by Key Bank at 9 a.m., travel up […]
Waterville City Council to consider rezoning land on Webb Road for solar farm
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St. for a budget workshop, followed by the regular council meeting.
Friends of Quarry Road leadership changes announced
WATERVILLE — The nonprofit Friends of Quarry Road announced several leadership changes this week. Hanna Bouchard of Waterville was elected president of the board; John Diefenderfer, DO, of Hallowell, vice president; and Steve Kahl, Ph.D., of Waterville, secretary. Bob Barton, CPA (retired), of Belgrade, remains treasurer. Bouchard is currently the Community Health Outreach Coordinator at […]
Waterville street closures start Tuesday for water main work
Pleasant Street, from Gilman to North streets, will be closed to traffic Tuesday and the street will be closed between North and Main streets starting Wednesday.
Colby College program to aid middle-income families with cap on tuition, room and board
The program is possible because of a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, the Waterville college said.
Reporting Aside: The beauty of birds
We may think of birds and other wildlife as separate from us humans, but we really are all a symbiotic part of this Earth we call home, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville Board of Education gives preliminary OK to $32.28 million school budget
Salaries and benefits are driving an increase in the budget proposal, according to officials.
Taste of Waterville accepting food-related vendor applications
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd annual Taste of Waterville is set for noon-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Head of Falls off Front Street. The event is an adult-focused event with a variety of food options from area restaurants and food trucks, vendors, live music, beer/wine gardens and brew samplings. The expanded […]