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Kennebec County budget proposal calls for 44% increase for taxpayers
Costs are going up, county officials said, and revenue that has been used in the past to offset spending is no longer available, meaning residents will have to make up the difference.
Psychological examination requested for Waterville man arrested by FBI over online threats to kill Biden, immigrants
The lawyer for Benjamin Brown, 45, said he is concerned Brown might not be competent to undergo initial proceedings, stand trial or assist in his defense.
Waterville issues winter parking ban for March 26
WATERVILLE — The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Gabrielle Rice and Suzon Morrison finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the March 19 duplicate bridge session. Maureen Brochu and Jessie Gunther came in second, with Dick Quinlan and Natasha Rosenbaum placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial […]
Congressional funding to help central Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in congressional funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King, to support the services it offers at five community clinics in Augusta, Farmington, Skowhegan, Waterville and Winthrop.
After early taste of spring, winter storm brings snow and ice back to central Maine
By mid-afternoon, several inches of snow fell across the region, as forecasters expect the highest snowfall totals from a storm this winter in central Maine.
Waterville to launch program to help maintain, replenish neighborhood street trees
A task force is expected to inventory existing trees on streets in city neighborhoods and work to maintain and replenish those that have been lost, including elm trees, which were ravaged in the 1950s and 1960s by Dutch elm disease.
Water District to launch $3.7 million main replacement on Pleasant Street in Waterville
The $3.7 million Kennebec Water District project, to start April 1, also will include replacing water mains on Pleasant Court, Pleasant Place and Center Street, all of which are off Pleasant Street.
Accelerator’s pitch competition set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs accelerator’s pitch competition is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The 16-week program, which began Feb. 2 and is based at the Hathaway Creative Center, guides startups through a targeted curriculum while assisting founders in executing individual project plans. Each cohort […]