WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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Waterville city councilors defend property tax increases after former councilor lambastes them
Phil Bofia said Tuesday the City Council lacked the courage to hold the line on spending, but the mayor and others defended the budget in part by saying wages for police and firefighters needed to increase.
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Spectrum Generations to offer vaccination clinics in September
Spectrum Generations plans to offer several fall vaccination clinics. The clinics are held in partnership with Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Northern Light Health, with grant funding from USAging and supported by the Administration for Community Living, according to a news release from Spectrum Generations. Vaccination dates are as follows. • Tuesday, […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Sept. 12 duplicate bridge session. Ken Karvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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A novel idea: Waterville woman launches book festival in Hallowell
The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
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Waterville City Council to consider purchase of police body cameras
Councilors could sign off Tuesday on spending $114,885 on 24 body cameras, and related equipment, to be worn by every patrol officer and patrol sergeant.
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Grocery market with focus on regional producers, artisans to open in downtown Waterville
Main Street Provisions, scheduled to begin greeting customers next month at the storefront formerly occupied by L. Tardif Jeweler at 62 Main St., is one of several new ventures that has opened or is expected to open in the coming weeks.
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Central Maine prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee
Emergency responders and public works departments are adding staff, checking equipment and reaching out to people without shelter as the storm heads closer to Maine, with gusting winds and blowing rain.
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Reporting Aside: Winslow farm pushes for people to face life’s cruelties together
Robin Bartholf operates Ephphatha Community Farm where the horses and other animals can have a therapeutic effect on people with physical, developmental or emotional challenges, Amy Calder writes.
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Movie in the Park set for Waterville on Sept. 22
WATERVILLE — The United Way of Kennebec Valley has planned its 2023 Movie in the Park for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Head of Falls on Front Street. The free, family friendly event will feature Disney’s film “Soul.” Concessions will be available. Proceeds from this event help support UWKV’s 58 nonprofit and school-based programs. […]