City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.
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Waterville issues Feb. 5 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For questions, call 207-680-4744.
Colby students back Build Back Better bill
WATERVILLE — Colby College students gathered in the center of campus Jan. 26 to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act. The students came together to amplify the importance of federal climate action and social change — both included in the bill, according to a news release from the college. Senate negotiations […]
Snowstorm brings foot or more of snow to parts of central Maine; causes ‘one crash after another’ on interstate
The National Weather Service predicted snow totals of 8 to 16 inches.
Amy Calder: No amount of snow or cold will keep Mainers from their ice cream
It seems counterintuitive to think people want to eat ice cream during this frigid winter, but die-hard Mainers must get their fix, Amy Calder writes.
Thomas College accepting registrations for mud run
WATERVILLE — Registration is open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run, which open to the public. The run is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, on the 180 West River Road campus. The event is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, and […]
Waterville to spend up to $135,000 on South End skatepark
Skatepark at Green Street Park to be a hybrid of sorts so riders on bicycles and skateboards can use it.
Kennebec Water District trustees approve tree harvesting plan for China Lake
Work would involve 65 acres KWD owns on lake’s South Narrows peninsula.
Waterville issues Feb. 4 winter parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and all streets downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, to allow for snow clean up by the WPW crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For […]
Hospice to offer Valentine’s Day workshop for grieving children
WATERVILLE — Hope’s Place for grieving children, a program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, plans to offer a Valentine’s Day workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. This workshop will give children the opportunity to create a clay heart ornament to remember their loved […]