As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Reporting Aside: Enjoy, but beware the early spring
This early spring weather is a boon, but we shouldn’t get too complacent as it could change at any time, Amy Calder writes.
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HealthReach announces 2 new board members for 2024
WATERVILLE — The HealthReach Community Health Centers governing board of directors has two new members. Carolyn Tranten of Kingfield has a rich history with the HealthReach organization. Working with the organization for over 25 years, Tranten began as a practice manager for the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center before graduating to the position of compliance […]
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Waterville hospice to start grief support group
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a six-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning March 21, at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. The group will be facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers and […]
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Waterville to celebrate bestselling children’s book author
To help celebrate the arts in Waterville and the inaugural year of the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Mo Willems plans to speak on Monday, March 18 at Colby College and receive an honorary degree. The college, Waterville Creates, and the Waterville Public Library will offer associated events for community children on Saturday, […]
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Waterville man charged by FBI over online threats to kill President Biden, immigrants
Benjamin Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging transmitting a threatening interstate communication and his Spring Street apartment was searched, according to a U.S. District Court official.
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Waterville board eyes proposed school budgets
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday considered several budgets, including those for Albert S. Hall School and Waterville Junior High School.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education accepts updated school health plan
The plan encourages people to take personal responsibility by not coming to school when sick.
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Waterville Public Library to launch seed library March 16
The Waterville Public Library is launching the 2024 Waterville Seed Library. This free public resource features 30 varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. Beginning Saturday, March 16, while supplies last, garden seed packets can be picked up at the 73 Elm St. library. A free Paint a Plant Pot and Plant […]
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Future of emergency services in central Maine up for debate as Delta Ambulance raises rates
As town officials worry about rising costs, Delta said it is giving them a good deal, and that its struggles are not unique.