Public input sought on $11.294 million downtown Waterville revitalization project

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Published
August 28, 2020

Public input sought on $11.294 million downtown Waterville revitalization project

The work will include converting one-way traffic to two-way on Main and Front streets downtown, improving sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, reconfiguring parking and installing traffic signals and new lighting.
Published
August 28, 2020

Amy Calder: Restoration of Medal of Honor recipient’s gravestone a job well done

With help from volunteers, Joe Ferrannini helped preserve not only the gravestone of Civil War veteran Frank W. Haskell, who was awarded the Medal of Honor, but also several of his family members' stones Sunday in Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville.
Published
August 28, 2020

Central Maine independent record stores celebrate music in a different way

While Record Store Day in April was canceled, the reimagined RSD Drops 2020 is bringing customers back to independent record stores, even as one longtime owner says goodbye.
Published
August 27, 2020

Belgrade officials, summer residents discuss houseboat ordinance

Belgrade's 3,189 year-round residents typically doubles in the summer, according to Town Manager Anthony Wilson, so the town invited its summer residents to share their thoughts in a meeting Thursday.
Published
August 27, 2020

Immigrant family says Waterville Planning Board member told them they’re not welcome in her ‘white’ neighborhood

Catherine Weeks has called city police on her Iraqi-born neighbors, who allege in court documents that she tells them they are not welcome in her white, American neighborhood — charges that Weeks denies.

Published
August 27, 2020

More details come to light of circumstances surrounding Waterville standoff

Waterville police chief Joseph Massey said the department was waiting for the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death of a 23-year-old involved in a standoff on Highwood Street.
Published
August 27, 2020

Winslow schools delay start date to Sept. 8, but confirm busing resolved

Delay in personal protective equipment shipment causes one week pushback, while parent survey indicates school system has adequate transportation for those who need it.
Published
August 27, 2020

Erskine Hall in Hallowell opens for UMA residential students

The university is welcoming students to the newly renovated Erskine Hall at Stevens Commons after an 11-month renovation that cost almost $4 million.
Published
August 27, 2020

Norridgewock, Mercer, Smithfield come together to collect supplies for students

Each student at Mill Stream Elementary School in Norridgewock will be given school supplies next week that are being provided through community donations.
Published
August 27, 2020

Skowhegan man dies days after vehicle crash on Middle Road

Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam confirmed Thursday that the 77-year-old man involved in a single-vehicle accident Aug. 20 has died from his injuries.