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.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville church offers soup, sandwich and kindness
The Evening Sandwich Program in the basement of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville is a lifeline for Terri Cashman, 42, and her husband, who live in a garage.
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Maine Pond Hockey Classic raises $52K for youth community center
Registration is open for the 2025 event.
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Waterville museum launches membership drive
WATERVILLE — The Children’s Discovery Museum is nearing its fundraising goal after many years of planning and fundraising. During March, the museum completed a $15,000 challenge match, set by Bill and Vicki Mitchell. Now, the organization has announced a new unique challenge. A major donor has pledged $200,000 to finish the museum’s capital campaign if […]
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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 April 16 duplicate bridge session. Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu came in second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, […]