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PublishedOctober 27, 2021
Kennebec River in Waterville, Winslow quietly becomes destination spot for anglers, nature lovers
The river, once known for its foul water, has transformed to become a recreational gem just a stone's throw from downtown Waterville, Maine guides and others say.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Waterville teens offered fun and games, along with chance to find work
Waterville Senior High School students play lawn games during lunch hour as part of program that's meant to keep them busy after school while making them aware of internship and job offerings.
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Amy Calder: A life-changing journey
Jonathan McGonagle, 36, of Portland and fellow cyclist Nick Grisi, 40, of New Jersey stopped Tuesday to visit a longtime family friend in Waterville after bicycling from California to Florida and then up the East Coast to Maine.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
Waterville to consider Lockwood Mill housing plan TIF change
The Waterville City Council on Tuesday also will consider helping to fund community service organizations.
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
Work continues on $11.3 million Waterville revitalization project
City Manager Steve Daly tells City Council the intersection at Main, Spring, Water and Front streets is in a state of flux right now.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
A decade after its approval, an accessible trail will be paved between two Augusta schools
The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Fishing derby in Canaan kicks off weeklong Somerset SnowFest
SnowFest includes a series of activities, including the only equestrian skijoring race in the Northeast which involves a horse and rider pulling a snowboarder or an Alpine skier down a 1,000-foot track of gates and jumps.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2021
Waterville to host ‘test’ alpine ski event Sunday at Quarry Road Recreation Area
Alpine skiing was popular for many years at what is now Quarry Road Recreation Area, but it stopped in the 1970s, and now an effort is afoot to bring the winter sport back to Waterville.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2021
Families get to sledding at Lake George Regional Park event hosted by Skowhegan Outdoors and REACH
Lake George Regional Park was rife with activity Saturday as children and adults of all ages took part in a free sledding event designed to get them outdoors and taking part in healthful activities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Amy Calder: Reveling in winter snow and ice
Memories of winter activities in the '60s and '70s will serve to bring smiles, well into old age, Amy Calder writes.
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