City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, to demonstrate how to remove browntail moth nests from trees and dispose of them properly, at workshop outside the Waterville Public Library.
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In photos: Saturday’s Maine high school basketball tournament games
High school basketball players made the shots and our photographers caught the action. Here are some of our favorite photos from Maine’s high school basketball tournament, February 26, 2022.
Somerville man learning to walk again following 3-month COVID-19 hospitalization
Andrew Hisler, 61, was unvaccinated when he contracted COVID-19 in November, and now wishes he had gotten the vaccine sooner.
Augusta officials decide city flagpoles to remain only for ‘governmental’ flags
Following separate requests to fly a Pride flag and an Irish flag, city officials have declined to allow other flags on city poles.
Litchfield Food Bank receives $50,000 grant toward new building
The grant comes from the Good Shepherd Food Bank, and will help with site work and construction of a new facility for the Litchfield Food Bank.
Pittsfield man dies after 12-hour standoff with police
Gregory L. Lasselle, 27, of Pittsfield, died at a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield after an armed confrontation with Maine State Police ended a 12-hour standoff sparked by reports of a domestic disturbance and shots fired, officials said.
Colby College professor brings topic of Russian invasion of Ukraine into the classroom
A Colby College professor has held ongoing discussions with his students on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and navigating the complexities of the crisis and U.S. involvement.
Historic Richmond town archives to move from private property to Roberts Hall
Roberts Hall expects to open in early April to the public for viewing the historic records.
Waterville Police Department gets first K-9 in more than 30 years
Police Officer Ryan Dinsmore, the department’s canine officer, named the dog Riggs, and the pair will take a 14-week training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy starting next month and be ready for service in June.
State police tactical team called to ‘critical incident’ in Pittsfield, authorities say
The Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team, which typically responds in standoff situations, responded to a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield.