Thomas College announces plans for new athletic center to open in fall 2022

Construction on the new athletic center expected to begin later this year.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant violated COVID-19 requirements, state says, forcing one-week closure

The restaurant had to close effective 4 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. April 20, according to the state suspension notice.

Educare in Waterville celebrates 50th anniversary of Week of the Young Child

Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho read aloud a proclamation Wednesday at Educare Central Maine, recognizing the Week of the Young Child and recalling his own experiences as the parent of a child enrolled in the early childhood education program.

Controversy prompts Waterville school board to take first vote on new hiring policy

In a surprise announcement at the start of the meeting, Carole Gilley, the principal at Waterville Junior High School, told the board she will also retire this year.

Most Waterville city councilors support buying body cameras for police

"It might be beneficial for future investigations for the department to pursue the purchase of body cameras..," an Incident Review Team concluded.

Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations

The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.

New Waterville center ‘could be a model — the idea of the arts bringing downtown back to life’

Susan T. Rodriguez, the lead architect for the $18 million art center in downtown Waterville, discusses the building's design process.

Mid-Maine Chamber plans ‘Business after Hours’ event

Waterville officer ‘acted within policy’ in fatal shooting of armed man, review finds

The Waterville city review of the Feb. 11 shooting on upper Main Street also recommends that the police department look into buying body cameras for its officers.

Amy Calder: For the love of animals, and meat consumption

It's interesting that we humans can be repulsed by the sight of animals being slaughtered yet we love to consume the meat they provide.