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Waterville to lease space to skydiving venture

by Amy Calder March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

The City Council decided to lease space to Vacation Skydiving at Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport, but a lease has not yet been reviewed or signed.

Central Maine municipalities implement emergency plans

by Keith Edwards March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop have all declared states of emergency that allow the municipalities to take quick action to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their communities.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville creates emergency committee after attorney says restaurant, bar shutdown illegal

by Amy Calder March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

An opinion issued by Waterville City Solicitor William A. Lee III says any action to close bars and restaurants or place restrictions on them can be done only by the City Council with the passage of an ordinance.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville task force: Eateries and bars may offer takeout and delivery

by Amy Calder March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

The Waterville COVID-19 Task Force on Tuesday issued a press release saying it recommends the City Council allocate up to $150,000 for expenses that may arise because of the pandemic.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Waterville youth center, Fairfield area school district launch meal programs for children, families

by Molly Shelly March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

The Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville and Maine School Administrative District 49 have launched meal programs while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.