The city is posting notices at parks and playgrounds and on city websites and Facebook pages to inform people of the health hazards of browntail moth caterpillars.
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Central Maine school districts dismiss students early over sweltering heat, mask mandate
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s Monday and Tuesday in the waning days of school for some local districts.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Suspect in Waterville murder shot man over late car ride, new documents allege
A recently unsealed police affidavit follows a trail of evidence to Jashaun Lipscombe of New York City who, according to witnesses, shot Joseph Tracy in Waterville because Tracy was late in picking him up to give him a ride to Bangor.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Sexual assault cases among latest Kennebec County grand jury indictments
A Winslow man allegedly sexually assaulted child under 12 years old as part of indictments handed up recently in court.
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Kennebec Water District looks to build $11.5 million complex off Drummond Avenue in Waterville
KWD officials say they expect to begin construction next year on the 21,000-square-foot business office and operations complex at 131 Drummond Ave., and move into the facility in 2023.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man to serve 8 years in prison for Waterville drive-by shooting that injured 7-year-old girl
The father of Emahleeah Frost says his daughter, who was shot while in her bedroom, may suffer consequences of the shooting for the rest of her life.
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Sidney arts center to host inaugural beer festival, signaling return of food-drink gatherings
As the Snow Pond Center for the Arts plans its first craft brew and music festival for Sept. 11 on Messalonskee Lake, other annual gatherings are planning returns as COVID-19 pandemic precautions are eased.
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Complex worker shortage problem strains businesses, employees in central Maine
Employers are struggling to hire in Maine and across the nation, which experts say is the result of several factors exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Goodale arraignment delayed in 1987 Janet Brochu murder case
Officials said Monday the indictment against Gerald Goodale was ready seven months ago, but the grand jury did not take it up until recently because of judicial delays caused by the pandemic.
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As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.