J.P. Devine: In COVID-19 time, DON’T TOUCH IT

As careful as a person might be during the coronavirus pandemic, getting caught without a mask or gloves can trigger a most disconcerting panic, J.P. Devine writes.

A photographer’s view of a celestial visitor

It's not just a comet; it's a comet viewed from Maine and that will come this way again in 6,800 years, writes Mike Seamans.

Victim in three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville recovering from injuries

Sonnet Myers says she was parking her car across the street from Portland Pie when her car was struck by another vehicle, sending it through the entrance of the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.

Amy Calder: Hating is hard work

Hatred, fear and nastiness could be eliminated with a simple, universal vow to be kind to one another, Amy Calder writes.

Waterville attracting medical marijuana, cultivation businesses

Representatives of marijuana-related businesses have told city officials that Waterville's ordinance governing the development of marijuana businesses is comprehensive and easy to understand.

Man arrested after three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville

Waterville police say a woman was injured in the accident, which sent a 2005 Jeep Wrangler into the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.

Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic sponsorships available

Waterville Councilor Meg Smith resigns

Smith, a Democrat who represented Ward 3, cited the difficulty of balancing career, family obligations and council work as the reason for resigning her seat.

Waterville council, mayor debate merit of mask wearing

The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to urge businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings.

Waterville council takes first vote on proposed $44.2 million budget

The proposed municipal and school budget for 2020-21 would not increase the current tax rate of $25.76 per $1,000 worth of valuation.