Local community organizations commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day through personal acts of service for community members in need. All photos are taken by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
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Registration open for Thomas College’s Thomas Cup 2024
WATERVILLE — High school students are invited to Thomas College’s ninth annual Thomas Cup 2024. The all-nighter is set for Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the 180 West River Road college. The Thomas Cup is a free event in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering and innovation competitions for the […]
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Waterville society seeks singers for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
WATERVILLE — The Colby-Kennebec Choral Society invites all interested singers to join it for performances of Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9. Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, rehearsals are scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts on Mayflower Hill Drive at Colby College. The performances will be held Saturday […]
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Two longtime businesses close in downtown Waterville
Lebanese Cuisine, known to many as “the Lebanese bakery,” and Paragon Shop have closed after having been in business for 44 years.
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Colby College, members of Waterville community participate in day of service to honor MLK Jr.’s legacy
Volunteers gather at Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons in downtown Waterville to sort and package personal necessities for the homeless.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished first during the Jan. 9 duplicate bridge session at Elm City Duplicate Bridge in Waterville. Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther placed second, with Dick Quinlan and Lee Lenfest third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players […]
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Controversial church rezoning request on Waterville agenda
The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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45,000 Quilt Project planned at Ticonic Gallery
Waterville Creates plans to display the 45,000 Quilt Project Wednesday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Feb. 12, at the Ticonic Gallery at 93 Main St. The 45,000 Quilt Project is a display that brings together the work of over 60 immigrant justice activists and artists. It is designed to represent the immigrant detention experience in the […]
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Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Colby College to host essentials drive in Waterville on MLK Day
The ‘Personal Care Essentials Drive’ aims to collect key items for people in need to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy through practical acts of service and thoughtful reflection on justice and peace.
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Waterville Planning Board approves mobile home park expansion, with conditions
The board also reviewed plans for a 37-unit, low-income apartment building on King Street and an 89-room hotel at the corner of Armory and Industrial roads.