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Recall of Waterville Councilor John O’Donnell fails

by Rachel Ohm June 12, 2018June 13, 2018

Jay Coelho, who started the petition to recall O’Donnell, said he was pleased with the results even though the recall didn’t pass.

Local & State, Politics

Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro keeps his seat in Tuesday recall election

by Amy Calder June 12, 2018June 13, 2018

In a tight election, Isgro survives recall effort despite his divisive social media posts and conflicts with the City Council.

Local & State, Politics

White edges out Ferris in state House District 109 primary race

by Amy Calder June 12, 2018June 13, 2018

Democrat White and Republican Karen Rancourt-Thomas will vie for the seat in November.

Local & State, Politics

At Waterville polls, mayoral recall vote sharply divides residents ahead of decision

by Rachel Ohm June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Residents Tuesday were split on the issue of whether to recall Mayor Nick Isgro, who has faced backlash for a tweet he made criticizing a Florida school shooting survivor.

Local & State, News

Winslow Town Council votes to no longer share fire chief with Waterville

by Emily Higginbotham June 11, 2018June 12, 2018

Winslow firefighter says part-time chief working four hours is just not enough.

Community

Locals named to Dean College dean’s list

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Andreozzi and Veilleux earn academic recognition.

Local & State, Politics

Maine mayor’s recall points to trends in national politics

by Rachel Ohm June 9, 2018June 11, 2018

Some say the political climate in the city isn’t just local politics, but can be traced back to the tone the president has set and a nationwide debate over First Amendment rights.