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Published
October 18, 2023

Colby’s Lovejoy convocation to honor jailed Wall Street Journal reporter

The 71st Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism is to be presented Friday to the parents of Evan Gershkovich, a 2014 Bowdoin College graduate who is being held in a Russian jail on claims he was acting as a spy for the United States.
Published
October 17, 2023

Waterville considers buying yurts to house homeless at riverfront in winter

The City Council heard a plan Tuesday night to buy 10 yurts to provide shelter for homeless people who camp near the RiverWalk at Head of Falls.
Published
October 16, 2023

Waterville audience learns of efforts by veterans group to fight fascist rise

Kristofer Goldsmith, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, is head of a nonprofit task force that works with state and federal law enforcement and others to counter extremism and gather intelligence on dangerous people and organizations.
Published
October 15, 2023

Renovation celebration at Waterville’s Beth Israel Synagogue marked by grief, solidarity, joy

Congregants and community members gathered Sunday to offer prayers of remembrance for those affected by the recent attacks on Israel, and celebrate the near completion of more than $1.6 million in improvements to the synagogue at 291 Main St.
Published
October 12, 2023

Performing arts program at Waterville high school wins national award

A surprise ceremony was held Thursday at Waterville Senior High School to award students and staff the Performing Arts School of Excellence award given by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Published
October 8, 2023

Kennebec Water District completes review in aftermath of fatal Waterville fire

The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
Published
October 6, 2023

Register here for Waterville’s Mayoral Debate happening Oct. 19

On Thursday, Oct. 19, 6-7 p.m., the two candidates running for mayor of Waterville will participate in a debate at Thomas College.
Published
September 28, 2023

Founders of NYC culinary collective come to Colby College to promote food as way to build community

The Waterville college hosted the three men Thursday who founded Bronx-based Ghetto Gastro, which uses the culinary arts to build community, particularly by incorporating design, music, fashion and other elements.
Published
September 28, 2023

Waterville driver who caused wrong-way crash on I-295 charged with operating under influence, police say

Marina Kinney, 30, was driving south in the northbound lane of Interstate 295, near Brunswick, when she became involved in a crash that injured two, according to officials.
Published
September 22, 2023

Scarborough man hit by truck, severely injured on I-95 in Waterville

State police say that a 27-year-old man from Scarborough was out of his vehicle Friday afternoon when he was struck by a box truck driving south on the Interstate 95 in Waterville.

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