Commentary: Proposed Maine local option tax would be a losing proposition

Border-county businesses would forfeit sales, and taxpayers in most of the state's municipalities would see little benefit.

Vassalboro woman faces five charges after drunk driving incident on Main Street in Waterville

Harmony Dillaway, 40, hit a parked car and a streetlight Tuesday night and then attempted to flee the scene, police said.

Quarry Road Recreation Area to host Roy Varney Eastern Cup Opener Dec. 21-22 in Waterville

Waterville council approves Concourse redesign that adds 76 parking spaces

City councilors also voted Tuesday to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that allows churches in the commercial zone, enabling a church to rent space at the former Boys & Girls Club building at 6 Main Place.

Rockland-based chocolate maker opening cafe, store in downtown Waterville

The location at the Colby College-owned 173 Main St. building will include seating areas for customers to enjoy Bixby & Co.'s chocolate confections, including drinks, pastries, espresso and gelato.

Waterville Planning Board recommends zone change to allow for church

The Planning Board voted to recommend the city's zoning ordinance to allow churches in commercial zones so the First Congregational United Church of Christ can move to the former Boys & Girls Club building.

Waterville man who tried to con his way into an early release from prison pleads guilty

Frank Curtis, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiring to make false statements to the Federal Bureau of Prisons and to committing mail fraud.

Waterville City Council to consider redesign of The Concourse

The council on Tuesday also will consider appointing Robert Neal Patterson to the Planning Board and amending the lease with Airlink Academy at the city-owned Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport.

Emotions ‘running really high’ 8 years later as mother of Ayla Reynolds pushes court case

Ayla Bell Reynolds was reported missing by her father, Justin DiPietro, from their Waterville home on Dec. 17, 2011, and her mother, Trista Reynolds, continues to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against DiPietro.

Amy Calder: ‘Bicycle man’ working to help people

Douglas Whitney, 50, of Waterville, corrals and fixes stray bicycles, then sells or donates them to people who don't have one, writes Amy Calder.