New chapter unfolds at Colby College as the arts take flight with $95 million facility

The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is poised to open soon as the latest investment over several years to transform the college and city into a cultural destination.

Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation

Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.

Man whose body was found on Winslow riverbank was caring person who fell into addiction, father says

John Lessard Sr. said Tuesday that his son, John Lessard Jr., also was a gifted athlete and outdoors enthusiast, but one that ultimately was unable to overcome drug addiction.

Waterville hospice to offer 2 support groups starting in September

Body of missing Waterville man found in Winslow along banks of Kennebec River

The body of John Lessard, 42, was found Saturday after search crews had spent days looking for him following reports he was seen entering the river Aug. 21.

Waterville square dance club offers classes

Beth Israel Synagogue in Waterville raises $3.3 million for renovation, other needs

Several upgrades are nearing completion as the synagogue, which opened in 1958 at 291 Main St., is set to begin a new chapter serving the region's Jewish community.

Bridge clubs list recent winners

Waterville man who admitted to involvement in terrorist conspiracy now facing assault charge

Xavier J. Pelkey was indicted this week in Somerset County on a count of aggravated assault and authorities say he used a chair to injure another inmate at the county jail, where he was being held prior to pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.

Reporting Aside: ‘Good-hearted’ Monmouth man known for helping others now needs a hand himself

Born with only one kidney that is now failing, Mike Snow, 60, is asking folks to get screened to see if they can be a living donor, not only for himself but for others waiting for an organ transplant, Amy Calder writes.