Elm City Bridge Club Karen Torrey and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Aug. 29 duplicate bridge session. Ed and Joyce Rushton came in second, and Sylvia Palmer and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Waterville community chorus seeks new singers
WATERVILLE — The Colby-Kennebec Choral Society invites all interested singers to join it for its fall program, “Canções D’Além Mar,” or “Songs from Across the Sea.” Rehearsals are scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and will continue on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., in the new Gordon Center for the Performing Arts at Colby College on […]
Launch party for SICK magazine set for Sept. 9
WATERVILLE — A launch party for the fifth issue of SICK magazine is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The afternoon will include readings, crafting, desserts and light refreshments. Readings are set for 3-3:30 p.m. from writers Calla King-Clements, Jennifer Lunden, and Arisa White. There also […]
Waterville man called a ‘career offender’ sentenced to 9-plus years on new drug offenses
Patrick Hanson, 32, was sentenced Friday to 110 months in prison followed by six years of supervised release.
As demand continues for child development services, Waterville center answers the bell
Educare Central Maine is an early childhood development and education program that works to prepare children up to age 5 for future success in school.
Reporting Aside: Eviction notice means uncertain future for Waterville man
Kevin Horton, 64, who is physically and intellectually disabled, has lived in his apartment 25 years and has always paid his rent on time, but he got a notice 30 days ago that he has to leave, Amy Calder writes.
New chapter unfolds at Colby College as the arts take flight with $95 million facility
The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is poised to open soon as the latest investment over several years to transform the college and city into a cultural destination.
Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.
Man whose body was found on Winslow riverbank was caring person who fell into addiction, father says
John Lessard Sr. said Tuesday that his son, John Lessard Jr., also was a gifted athlete and outdoors enthusiast, but one that ultimately was unable to overcome drug addiction.
Waterville hospice to offer 2 support groups starting in September
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has two upcoming support groups. The General Grief Support Group is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 5. A Partner Loss Group is slated from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Both groups will be in person at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center at […]