Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Waterville sees modest tax rate increase with new budget
A statistical property revaluation, whose results are expected soon, could lower the city’s property tax rate, officials say.
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Waterville rethinking residency requirement as search for city manager stalls
City councilors will consider voting to put a referendum on the November ballot asking voters if they want to eliminate a requirement in the city charter that a city manager must live in Waterville.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Augusta donor breast milk dispensary debuts
The second of its kind in Maine, the dispensary opened April 15 at Kennebec Pediatrics.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville food truck serves up Philly-style ‘water ice’
The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby Dombroski and his wife, Larkin Silverman.
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Waterville’s municipal pool fees increase
Those who use the Waterville municipal pool will pay more to use it this summer.
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Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?
The goal of the program is building trust with communities that police departments serve.
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Waterville city manager search to continue without interruption
With Eaton Peabody’s plan to cease operations July 1, Don Gerrish, who works in that firm, has started his own business and will continue helping Waterville find a new city manager.
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Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
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Central Maine voters to decide on school budgets, candidates and local issues
The June 10 elections across central Maine feature school votes, town elections and special ballot questions.