Meeting sparks interest in educational opportunities in Waterville

SPaRC, a group hoping to leverage partnerships between educational institutions in Waterville, held its first public meeting Tuesday evening.

Pooler, Watson make Belmont University dean’s list

Firefighters rescue horse from Pattee’s Pond in Winslow

The horse was up to its head in the water near the south shore of the pond, where firefighters, some in dry suits, headed to the scene on a snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.

Meeting to seek community input on educational opportunities in Waterville

The new SPaRC initiative is hoping to leverage partnerships between Waterville's public school system, early childhood and adult education institutions, and three colleges.

People targeted in central Maine drive-by shooting spree had connections to suspect’s ex-girlfriend, police say

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, of Skowhegan, were arrested by police following multiple instances of gunfire Saturday night in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.

Waterville City Council to elect chairman, appoint committee members

The council on Tuesday also will consider approving a $181,089 contract with Hight Auto Group of Skowhegan for four parks and recreation vehicles.

Amy Calder: Recalling a 1960s childhood

It was another world, roaming the woods and fields with no cell phones, Amy Calder writes.

Lockwood Hotel construction in Waterville on schedule

Workers are installing exterior sheathing on the $26 million Lockwood Hotel building on Main Street in preparation for removing temporary enclosure materials.

Skowhegan man, woman arrested following multitown, ‘targeted’ shooting spree

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, both 25, are being held at the Kennebec County jail in Augusta following gunfire in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.

J.P. Devine: Don’t scare the nuns

Ringing in the New Year during the blackout days of World War II didn't stop people from making noise, including J.P. Devine's brother-in-law, who sat locked and loaded opposite a convent.