Joshua D. Chambers, 34, had over 100 images of children under 12 being sexually abused on his cell phone, authorities said.
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Husson University Online recognizes students for academic achievement
BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Kyle Duelley of Fairfield, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Dana Plummer of […]
Waterville officials reflect on recovery, lessons learned after historic storm damages
Waterville officials this week are preparing for future emergencies and applying for reimbursement of funds from the federal Emergency Management Agency.
Waterville student graduates from University of Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. — Rachel Faith Turi is among the more than 2,900 graduates from the University of Georgia. Turi, of Waterville, has earned an A.B. advertising degree. Check out upcoming area events!
Maine Children’s Home call for donations is answered
WATERVILLE — Over the past two weeks, 74 businesses and organizations answered an urgent call from Maine Children’s Home’s winter essentials program — Christmas Program — for donations of warm clothing for 1,201 Maine children whose families are facing financial hardship this year. The call came in November when MCH was in desperate need of […]
Phone chargers available for those impacted by Dec. 18 storm
As workers continue efforts to restore power and begin recovery for Mainers impacted by Monday’s heavy rainfall and high winds, UScellular is donating $15,000 between two Maine chapters of the American Red Cross: the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter and the Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter, according to a news release from UScellular. The […]
Gas stations in central Maine see surge in demand for fuel, pizza
With most of central Maine without power, most are turning to convenience stores for basic necessities. Some are even showering there.
Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak
Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.