A woman told police that while she was driving on I-95 after getting an oil change, an engine light came on and she pulled over, at which time her car went up in flames.
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Waterville manufacturing plant faces $394,000 in work-safety penalties
Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found The Shyft Group Duramag LLC violated work-safety protocols.
Politicians, business leaders speak in support of revitalizing passenger rail service in central Maine
The Maine Rail Group sponsored the presentation about LD 227 “To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor.”
Waterville City Council to consider ban on facial recognition software
The council is scheduled to meet virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The public can view the proceedings through a link on the city’s website — waterville-me.gov.
Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
Colby announces $2.8 million anonymous donation for in-state student aid
Colby College has received a $2.8 million anonymous donation to be used for financial aid for students from Maine.
Amy Calder: Why is the robin behaving like that?
It’s amazing what we can learn about birds if we just take the time to watch and listen, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville Creates to resume in-person programming
WATERVILLE — In response to Governor Mills’ Moving Maine Forward plan, Waterville Creates plans to resume in-person programming at the Waterville Opera House, Railroad Square Cinema, and various outdoor venues. Waterville Creates’ reopening plan is gradual in its approach and will be guided by strict safety and public health practices and protocols, including social distancing, […]
Waterville school to hold kindergarten registration Aug. 10-11
WATERVILLE — Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 academic year will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, and from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the George J. Mitchell School, 58 Drummond Ave. Registrations will be conducted by appointment only. A child must be 5 years old on or […]
Thomas College announces plans for new athletic center to open in fall 2022
Construction on the new athletic center expected to begin later this year.