Photos: Waterville ‘Parade of Lights’ ushers in 2023 holiday season

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Published
December 1, 2023

Photos: Waterville ‘Parade of Lights’ ushers in 2023 holiday season

The parade was held the evening of Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Waterville. Photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
Published
December 1, 2023

Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn

Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.
Published
December 1, 2023

Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger

Albertsons owns 19 Shaw's stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
Published
December 1, 2023

Waterville-based children’s home seeks winter essentials

Maine Children’s Home is in need of kids’ boots, coats, socks, underwear and pajamas to fulfill requests from families facing financial hardship.
Published
November 30, 2023

One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville

The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near the intersection with Carver Street.

Published
November 30, 2023

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports care at Inland Hospital

Northern Light Inland Hospital's holiday tree is to be lit Thursday, Dec. 7
Published
November 29, 2023

Augusta Downtown Alliance seeks new executive director as leader exits for Waterville job

Michael Hall is leaving the Augusta Downtown Alliance after nearly eight years to become communuity development specialist for the city of Waterville, where among other things he'll focus on developing upper-floor housing in the city's downtown.
Published
November 28, 2023

Oakland man sentenced for high-speed police chase, eludes kidnapping charges after one alleged victim dies

Brian Charette Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from police chase in January in the Waterville area and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, even as he escaped prosecution of more serious kidnapping charges because one woman died and another didn't show up in court.
Published
November 28, 2023

Renys plans to open Waterville store in 2025

Owner John Reny confirmed Tuesday that the company plans to launch its Waterville location in 2025, likely at either the JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive or Elm Plaza on upper Main Street.
Published
November 27, 2023

Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing

North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.