Literacy Volunteers Waterville Area has announced that Issac Violette and Adam Bonenfant are the winners of the Literacy Volunteers Waterville Area Essay Scholarship Awards, according to a news release from Janet Croce. Violette of Oakland and a 2020 graduate from Messalonskee High School, won the $500 scholarship award, and plans to attend classes at the […]
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Truck driver tried to avoid deer before rollover in Vassalboro, fire chief says
The crash on Route 201 in Vassalboro resulted in a road closure for about 45 minutes, according to Fire Chief Walker Thompson.
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Maine towns’ trash disposal future in limbo as buyer sought for beleaguered plant
The Municipal Review Committee updated members Wednesday on its efforts to find a new buyer and operator after Coastal Maine LLC suspended operations last month at the Fiberight plant in Hampden.
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Central Maine towns want Hampden trash plant using Fiberight technology to reopen
Since Coastal Resources LLC suspended operations May 28 after being unable to get a $14.7 million loan, area towns have been sending their trash to Waste Management-Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock, but they hope Coastal will be back up and running with help from the Municipal Review Committee.
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Mother, son injured when car collides with tractor-trailer in Vassalboro
Sheriff’s deputies say a preliminary investigation indicates the truck tried to avoid the car, which might have crossed the centerline.
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Kennebec Water District to replace mains in downtown Waterville
The project, which is set to begin on April 20, will replace the existing water mains in the downtown area that were installed in 1905 or earlier.
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Vassalboro family organizing virtual Easter ‘egg’ hunt for kids
Lisa and Donald Breton and their daughter, Jessica, have collected baskets full of treats to give out as prizes, and they have donated an equal number themselves.
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Central Maine family making face masks for those in need during pandemic
Three women in the Lachance family create face masks to help protect those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Explosions erupt as fire destroys Vassalboro business garage
A fire engulfing a two-bay garage did not result in any injuries Friday morning, authorities said.
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Fuel fund spaghetti dinner set for Feb. 29 in Vassalboro
The Vassalboro Ministry Association has been helping with fuel assistance for Vassalboro residents in need since 2005.