Purnell graduates from the University of Iowa

Waterville area public works departments have not used mutual COVID agreement

Public works departments in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland have not had to use each others' services because of COVID-19.

Augusta manager picks veteran firefighter as city’s next fire chief

The City Council will vote on the appointment of Dave Groder, a firefighter in Augusta for the last 33 years, on Thursday.

Burton makes Hamilton College dean’s list

Waterville, Messalonskee, Gardiner high school students compete in virtual Thomas Cup

More than 100 students from around the state competed in the areas of technology, innovation, science and engineering during the event, held Friday through Saturday and hosted by Thomas College in Waterville.

Potential tax on Paycheck Protection Program loans leaves businesses nervous

Under Gov. Janet Mills's budget proposal, Maine businesses would have to pay state income taxes on the forgivable federal loans.

Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch

Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.

Missing Oakland woman found safe, police say

Janie Mullins, 29, had not been seen since Jan. 7 in Oakland and possibly Jan 8. in the Sanford area. She was located Wednesday in southern Maine.

Waterville firefighter dedicated to training the shrinking number of firefighters the MAINE-IAC way

Ryan Johnston's MAINE-IAC Training was in demand across central Maine and as far away as Ohio this summer.

Concaugh named to Bucknell University dean’s list