Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it’s related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
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Youth Voting Summit planned for Oct. 5 in Waterville
The summit is designed to inspire young people to become leaders at their schools and campuses.
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Educare Central Maine holds first 5K for Kids
Nearly 70 participants of all ages signed up to walk or run and were welcomed back to the Educare campus by Waterville Fire Department’s ladder truck and showered with bubbles.
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Alfond center continues participation in food program
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center at 126 North St. is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The AYCC will provide nutritious meals at no separate charge to all children enrolled in its childcare programs. The program is an initiative aimed at ensuring that all children […]
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Waterville library to host Nosh & Knock Off event Oct. 26
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Public Library is set to host Nosh & Knock Off: A Mystery Theater Fundraising Event — an evening of mystery and magic at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 73 Elm St. This fifth annual fundraiser will be a live-acted event! Nosh & Knock Off will feature an original script, “Murder […]
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Waterville professor teams up with SecureMaine for Oct. 3 conference
The full-day conference, in its second year, will feature presentations and panel sessions covering the latest priorities in information and infrastructure security.
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Shalit named to Waterville’s HealthReach governing board of directors
Shalit is director of education at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.
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Bridge clubs recognizes recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey finished first at Elm City Duplicate Bridge during the Sept. 24 duplicate bridge session. Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig were second, with Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
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Demonstrators hold pro-Lebanon protest in Waterville as part of ‘National day of action’
The ‘All out for Lebanon’ protest was held concurrently with hundreds of others in cities across the country in response to a barrage of Israeli attacks that have killed nearly 600 people in the last week.
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Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged Waterville restaurant, owner says
A car hit Mezza at 34 Temple St. on Friday morning, causing substantial damage. The vehicle then left the scene, according to Tom Nale Sr., the restaurant’s owner.