Waterville City Council to discuss spending $1.67 million in pandemic recovery funds

The council discussion comes as about $502 million is being made available to Maine municipalities and counties through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power

Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.

Waterville’s search for assistant city manager highlights focus on future

The position, approved by the City Council in the 2021-22 municipal budget, would serve to support the city manager and free him up to focus on economic development and other matters.

Waterville teen to receive college scholarship

Sukeforth family to end hosting Waterville’s festival of trees, but will not stop giving

Doug and Rita Sukeforth and their family for many years raised hundreds of thousands of dollars with annual events, but they say that because of the unpredictability of the coronavirus pandemic, they must stop hosting the tree festival.

Amy Calder: Preparing for summer guests

Getting the house ready to receive old friends isn't a burden, but a tradition suffused with fun and with sweet anticipation, Amy Calder writes.

Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations

The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.

Fairfield group changes name to Elm City Bridge Club

Waterville animal shelter fallout continues with 4 board members quitting, another staff member departing

The latest changes involving the Humane Society Waterville Area come following treatment for animal illnesses and the departure of the shelter's executive director.

‘Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions’ focuses on Maine’s history with art

Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series