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Published
July 18, 2021

MIFF sees strong attendance, high energy as film festival ends 2021 run

Sunday's rainy weather was not much good if heading outside, but it was perfect for watching movies — a sentiment embraced by many attendees on the final day of the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
Published
July 18, 2021

Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns

Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
Published
July 17, 2021

New Richmond town manager has deep family roots in community

Laurisa Loon was appointed to the role at the end of June, but has been the interim town manager since March.
Published
July 15, 2021

Sold: Augusta’s Western View golf course under contract

The public nine-hole golf course, located on state Route 3 in Augusta, was offered at auction by Keenan Auction Company after a deal to sell the property fell through earlier this year.
Published
July 14, 2021

Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set

A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.

Published
July 14, 2021

Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl

Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Published
July 14, 2021

Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty

Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
Published
July 13, 2021

Fish advocates decry draft federal report saying Fairfield’s Shawmut Dam should not be shut down

Conservation groups are at odds with a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's draft environmental assessment showing that decommissioning the dam is not a reasonable alternative to relicensing it.
Published
July 12, 2021

Family mourns woman who died in Belgrade Lakes microburst storm

Stefanie Rothschild, 52, of Cabin John, Maryland, had recently arrived at her camp in Belgrade Lakes, and was in her vehicle in the driveway during the storm June 30 when a tree crashed onto the vehicle.
Published
July 12, 2021

Waterville officer goes ‘above and beyond’ to help scammed couple after airport scheme reported

The police department is offering advice on how to avoid becoming prey to scammers, which recently targeted an elderly couple with promises that money was being flown into the local airport.

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