Recount scheduled for Friday in Waterville council race

City Council Chairman Erik Thomas requested the recount after falling short by eight votes Tuesday in his race against newcomer Thomas A. McCormick Sr.

Saco kelp company head to speak at leadership luncheon

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect are hosting the event.

Waterville council Chairman Thomas loses seat by 8 votes to newcomer McCormick

In a surprising outcome, City Council Chairman Erik Thomas was toppled by Thomas A. McCormick, who was making his first bid for public office.

Question 1 appears to drive voter turnout in central Maine

A top question for voters statewide Tuesday was whether they wanted to allow Central Maine Power's $1 billion transmission line project to continue.

Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations

The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he's not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.

Waterville seeks help to stamp out browntail moth infestation

Waterville looks to locate browntail moth nests as part of a broad strategy to eliminate the pest.

Waterville intersection getting new look to reduce automobile crashes

At least 10 crashes occurred over a three-year period at the intersection of First Rangeway and Western and Chase avenues. On Monday, it will become a four-way stop for motorists.

Waterville council to consider borrowing $5.3 million, with much of it for improvements to city parks

The bond package would include more than $2 million for parks and recreation, including to pave the way for a new ice arena on North Street.

Sunday basketball program to begin for people over 35

Amy Calder: Beware the ghosts and goblins on a Halloween far different from years past

Decades ago, costumes and many other things were far simpler in Skowhegan, when children took to the streets with their pillowcases to collect candy, Amy Calder writes.