The body of John Lessard, 42, was found Saturday after search crews had spent days looking for him following reports he was seen entering the river Aug. 21.
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Waterville man who admitted to involvement in terrorist conspiracy now facing assault charge
Xavier J. Pelkey was indicted this week in Somerset County on a count of aggravated assault and authorities say he used a chair to injure another inmate at the county jail, where he was being held prior to pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
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Waterville authors’ marriage has stood the test of time – and deadlines
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have co-authored science fiction novels and stories for more than 35 years. Their 25th Liaden Universe novel came out in July, and they’ve collaborated on 100 works in all.
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Dozens of motorcyclists ride into Waterville to deliver donation to children’s home
Motorcyclists from numerous biker groups delivered a $3,000 check to the Maine Children’s Home in what organizers hope will become an annual event.
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Maine Children’s Home in Waterville appoints new executive director
Candace Marriner will lead the 125-year-old nonprofit, taking over from her predecessor, Richard Dorian.
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State prosecutor reveals inconsistencies in stories teen told following death of girlfriend in Mount Vernon
Further details were revealed Wednesday in Waterville during the second day of testimony to determine if Aidan Grant, 16, will be tried as an adult in the death last year of his girlfriend, Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
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A life of loving film: Edda Briggs’ passion for cinema keeps her returning to MIFF
Edda Briggs of Waterville has been attending the Maine International film festival for many years with her children, two of whom now work for the Maine Film Center, which hosts the 10-day event.
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Downtown Waterville businesses brace for ‘large concentration of people’ as film festival opens in new art center
The 26th annual Maine International Film Festival kicks off Friday, with about 100 films screening over 10 days at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville.
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Waterville mill redevelopment plan on hold as developer grapples with construction costs, financing
It is not clear when the more than $30 million project will resume to transform the former Lockwood-Duchess Mill building closest to the Ticonic Bridge into affordable apartments and space for commercial and retail uses.
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Waterville man charged on three Class A drug trafficking charges in Farmington
Stephon J. Davis, 27, is accused of trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and fentanyl powder.