Waterville debate raises lingering questions about guns at public meetings

The reaction to a gun ban at the Waterville City Council's new meeting location exemplifies an ongoing statewide debate that might involve proposed legislation this year aimed at allowing municipalities discretion to prohibit weapons at such venues.

Waterville animal shelter raises $220K, close to goal for staying open

Humane Society Waterville Area has raised more than $220,000 of its $250,000 goal set late last year to keep the shelter open and now the new executive director, Lisa Oakes, is starting to talk with larger donors, face-to-face.

Augusta, Waterville area bridge results

Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.

Thomas College to host Open House March 20

Acting commissioner of the Department of Corrections Randall Liberty will speak.

In central Maine, lots of snowstorms bring overtime, extra plow trips

Above-average snowfall and 26 snow-plowing events so far this year in Skowhegan have led to the challenge of where to dump it all once it's picked up, officials said.

Some residents cite ability to bring guns to council meetings as reason to change venue

Some Waterville residents, who oppose holding council meetings in the Colby College-owed building downtown, said people can carry handguns in a city-owned building but not at the Colby facility.

Waterville council accepts $10,000 from Colby to help with parking enforcement

City Councilors on Tuesday also voted unanimously to increase parking fine amounts from $10 to $25 and the fee for parking illegally in a handicapped space from $50 to $200.

Sprout Scouts take field trip to Mid Maine Technical Center in Waterville

Fourth- and fifth-grade students from the Albert S. Hall School learn about cooking and gardening.

Elderly woman struck by car in Waterville Hannaford parking lot

A woman, 86, was pushing her grocery cart to her vehicle when she was struck by a car, after which she was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, according to police.

Temple Academy first-quarter honor roll