Isgro, in the wake of the turmoil caused by social media postings, challenges councilors he considers ‘well-connected’ to walk the walk.
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Waterville council to consider transferring funds to move sculpture
‘The Ticonic,’ created by sculptor Roger Majorowicz, probably will be moved from The Concourse to Head of Falls before June 1, according to City Manager Michael Roy.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Three Maine food companies win specialty food awards in New York
Gelato, crackers and granola made in Maine take home sofi awards.
Posted inLocal & State
Alfond Foundation donates $570,000 for Waterville municipal pool water slide improvements
Work is scheduled to start after the pool facility closes in August, and a second phase of work on the main and kiddie pools will happen next year, according to City Manager Michael Roy.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
LePage blasts bank’s ‘discharge’ of Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro because of tweet
Governor’s email expresses support for embattled Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro, who recently left his job at Skowhegan Savings Bank over a controversial tweet criticizing a school shooting survivor.
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Waterville council gets first look at proposed $3.9 million police budget
The bulk of increases are reflected in wages, benefits, group health insurance and one requested cruiser.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Effort underway to oust newly appointed Waterville councilor following mayor recall controversy
A new petition effort seeks to recall Ward 5 Councilor John O’Donnell just one week after he was appointed to the seat temporarily and a day after a recall effort was announced against Mayor Nick Isgro.
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Colby College to buy Camden National building in Waterville to buttress hotel development
The college plans to raze the current bank building at 33 Main St. and build a boutique hotel on both that lot and the adjacent former Levine’s lot.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education approves proposed $24.4 million budget
Savings in technology, insurance and funds for building improvements allowed for cuts of $265,455 and $52,613.
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Former Waterville mayor leads effort to oust Nick Isgro from office after tweet controversy
Karen Heck along with two other residents took out paperwork Monday morning to initiate the recall process for Mayor Nick Isgro following outrage over a tweet telling a school shooting survivor to “eat it.”