WATERVILLE — Bruce Rueger of Waterville, vice chair of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting, was presented the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award Oct. 26 in recognition of his dedication to both the Masons and the programs of Scouting. Richard Nadeau, grand master of Masons in Maine, presented the award at Central Lodge 45 […]
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Waterville crowd encouraged to make simple gesture: Thank a veteran
Joel Lavenson, 74, of Belgrade, a U.S. Army sergeant who served from 1966 to 1970, described Thursday’s ceremony as ‘wonderful and simple.’
Waterville youth center holds ‘Trunk or Treat’ event
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted its first Trunk or Treat event Sunday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot at its facility on North Street. Thirteen trunks lined the back parking lot of the center, serving more than 1,500 trick or treaters over the two hours of the event. These trunks were […]
‘Ellen’s Kids’ team walks to benefit Alzheimer’s
The second fundraiser is set for Nov. 12 in Skowhegan.
Waterville ceremony celebrates final beam placed on Paul J. Schupf Art Center downtown
The $18 million center is scheduled to open late next year and is seen as another draw that will make downtown a destination spot for people in central Maine.
Bowdoin graduate’s documentary to be screened in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is scheduled to conclude its fall series, “Cinema in Conversation: Films of Freedom, Captivity, and Human Rights,” with a screening of the documentary “All Light, Everywhere” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. The showing, to take place at Railroad Square Cinema, 17 Railroad Square, will be followed by a […]
Waterville Rotary launches 58th annual charity auction
Proceeds are to benefit food insecurity programs in the Central Maine area.
Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
Ladies Guild toiletries drive underway in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild of Corpus Christi Parish is holding its annual toiletries drive to collect items of need for area food pantries in the colder months ahead. The guild is accepting donations of shampoo, toothpaste, shavers, soap, deodorant and feminine products (no sample sizes or opened containers). Through Sunday, Nov. 14, […]
At Quarry Road Trails Fall Festival, visitors bask in the brisk fall weather
Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.