Word on the Street: Waterville mayor dances, twerks in video over ‘weight of carrying’ city

Mayor Jay Coelho has amassed more than 30,000 followers on the social media platform with some 400 videos that include promotions of Waterville.

Waterville Board of Education puts $12.9 million Albert S. Hall School plans on hold

The board on Monday decided building a new Hall School addition onto Waterville Junior High School is not feasible as money is needed to make necessary air and safety improvements to Waterville Senior High School.

Woman indicted on charges she started multiple fires with Molotov cocktails in Waterville

The June 18 fires in the Cool Street area did little damage.

Waterville Planning Board to consider revision to housing plan for former Seton Hospital

Work already underway at 90-acre site along Chase Avenue, with plans calling for construction of 67 apartments.

Maine Apple Camp comes to West Gardiner for the first time

The biennial event wrapped up its third iteration on Sunday, and lasted for three days.

Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program hosts sixth annual backpack giveaway

The program, held Sunday at the Augusta Civic Center, featured haircuts, eye screenings, martial arts demonstrations and health food courtesy of Hannaford.

Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless

'Facility fees' – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.

In their own words: Nine Mainers talk about their medical billing nightmares

Photos: Skowhegan Fair wraps up another season

Skowhegan State Fair, which wrapped up its 10-day run Saturday, hosted three demolition derbies among its other offerings, including the final smash-'em-up event on Friday, and some harness racing on Saturday. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.

Simon West chosen to represent District 2 on the Gardiner City Council

Simon West, 35, was the only candidate interested in filling out the unfinished term of Kerstin Gilg, who resigned at the end of June because he was moving out of Gardiner.