The home at 313 East River Road sustained smoke damage from a fire that started in a bedroom.
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Waterville council appoints city manager search committee
Some councilors Tuesday also discussed a protection from harassment order filed against Planning Board member Cathy Weeks by her neighbors.
Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
Sidney man who had conviction in child rape overturned seeks to suppress evidence in new trial
Eric Bard had a conviction of multiple sex offenses on a young child overturned on appeal after the district attorney met with the judge without the defense present.
Waterville city clerk explains absentee voting
Waterville residents have the option of voting at the polls Nov. 3, voting in person by absentee ballot at City Hall beginning Oct. 5, voting by mail-in ballot or dropping off a ballot in a secured box outside the main entrance to City Hall.
Postal carrier pickets Oakland office claiming he’s not paid for package deliveries
Adam Stalilonis’ part-time rural route has seen a major uptick in online ordered packages, causing him to work extra hours for no pay, a situation he has been told affects more than 1,500 routes in northern New England.
Sheriff says Chelsea man shot himself
Dean G. Ouellette, 59, reported Monday morning someone had shot him. Deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said their investigation found Ouellette’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
State responds to MPA guidelines, urges further delay to high school sports this fall
After a review of the Maine Principals’ Association’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, the state says high-risk sports like football and volleyball might not be feasible.
Boil-water order for small section of Richmond lifted
Order put in place Monday for residents of Kimball and Hatch streets, and one house on Southard Street, lifted Tuesday afternoon when test results for bacteria are negative.
Residents rally to support Waterville Iraqi family after allegations of racist comments by neighbor
Falah Waheeb and his family say they have received an outpouring of support from central Maine residents following publicity about a protection order they are seeking against Catherine Weeks, a member of the Waterville Planning Board.