Proposed ordinances target vacant, unsafe buildings in Waterville

The City Council discussed Tuesday the purpose of a proposed vacant buildings ordinance, as well as a rental registration ordinance that would require landlords to register with the city and provide contact information in case problems arise with their properties.

Thomas College to name new sports center for family that has long championed charitable causes

The $10.2 million center will be named the Sukeforth Family Sports Center, after the family that for years ran the Festival of Trees fundraiser in Waterville.

Waterville to begin public listening tours to get input for improving outer downtown

Waterville City Council Chairperson Rebecca Green on Tuesday announced the process is set to start next week and continue into February to plan for improvements around downtown that are not included in the current revitalization project.

Waterville organization seeks applications, items for Christmas program

Bridge clubs name recent winners

City Council to host fifth session seeking public input on downtown Waterville

The public meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave., and is to be followed by a regular council meeting.

Diaper drives to kick off Oct. 21 in Kennebec, Somerset counties

Colby students, residents help clean up Waterville’s South End

About 20 Colby College students in the college's civic engagement program on Saturday helped clean up litter, furniture, tires and other trash around the South End of Waterville as part of an effort by the South End Neighborhood Association.

L. Tardif Jeweler to close after 87 years in downtown Waterville

The family business at 62 Main St., a downtown fixture since opening in 1935, is expected to end its run by year's end.

Reporting Aside: With missteps defining his past, man pursues sobriety, living day by day

William Moody visits the riverfront in Waterville as often as he can in his efforts to control his anxiety and work on getting sober, Amy Calder writes.