From free movies to a community dance, here’s what’s going on this weekend in Central Maine to mark the anniversary of the start of the modern environmental movement.
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Rockland man, 25, seriously injured when SUV rolls over on I-95 in Fairfield
Maine State Police investigators said they believe speed and “suspected impairment” were factors in the one-vehicle crash.
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Waterville police investigate hoax bomb threat at Shaw’s Plaza
While investigators declined to say which business reported the threat, the incident comes as more than 40 Planet Fitness locations across the United States have been targeted by similar hoax threats in the wake of a social media campaign against the company’s trans-inclusive locker room policy.
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Waterville to host Healthy Kids Day, Elm City Karate Challenge April 20
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center and Kiwanis Club of Greater Waterville plan to hold Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 20. Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA’s largest national initiative, is annually to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer. This year’s event is filled with activities and […]
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Waterville church to celebrate Earth Day with Wild Church Weekend
WATERVILLE — First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is set to celebrate Earth Day with Wild Church Weekend, April 19-21. This retreat offers a blend of introspection, communion with nature, and community engagement. Emulating the spirit of a potluck, participants are encouraged to bring the gift of who they are and sample various offerings […]
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Gifford’s Ice Cream celebrates Customer Appreciation Day
Gifford’s Ice Cream is set to offer a free cone from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, for National Customer Appreciation Day, at its family-owned stands in Bangor (1109 Broadway), Skowhegan (307 Madison Ave.) and Waterville (170 Silver St.). For more information, visit giffordsicecream.com or follow Gifford’s Ice Cream on Facebook, X and Instagram. Check […]
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Waterville City Council approves rezoning for Webb Road solar farm
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 […]
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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 […]
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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.