The $56.8 million project to replace the bridge spanning the Kennebec River, connecting the two communities, is expected to be completed in May 2027.
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UMaine Extension to host forage conference for livestock producers
WATERVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host the annual Maine Forage Conference from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St. The conference, which will feature a trade show with business vendors, is an opportunity for members of the dairy, equine and livestock industries to network […]
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Cony student’s chess gambit draws more young players to the sport
Experts say young players, including Jacoby Grotton, 15, have helped revive interest in chess, with many learning to play from websites or apps.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Northern Light food service, housekeeping jobs to transfer to another company
About 500 positions in food service and housekeeping at Northern Light acute care facilities, including Inland Hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care in Waterville, will be taken over by Compass One starting in January, according to a Northern Light official.
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UScellular donates $41,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville
The grant supports academic programming and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education for children.
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Crafters sought for Waterville holiday fair
WATERVILLE — Crafters and vendors are sought for the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church Holiday Fair, set for Saturday, Nov. 2. Spaces eight-feet by five-feet, with a six-foot table and two chairs, are available for $25. To reserve a spot contact Sheila Bacon at 207-873-5249 or sabacon@roadrunner.com. Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: The season of change
The onset of autumn brings opportunity to enjoy the sounds and scents of seasonal change, and to exercise our right to vote in what may be the most consequential presidential election of our lifetimes, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
President of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville resigns
Tricia Costigan, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care — Lakewood in Waterville, has resigned from her position, effective immediately.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements
Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Wilma Pouliot and Lee Lenfest finished first at the Oct. 15 Elm City Duplicate Bridge session. Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice placed second; Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]