Standard Waterproofing had to adjust quickly once the coronavirus pandemic hit, but has remained busy during COVID-19 — including working on the Lockwood Hotel and the sprawling Colby athletic complex, both under construction in Waterville.
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A photographer’s view of a celestial visitor
It’s not just a comet; it’s a comet viewed from Maine and that will come this way again in 6,800 years, writes Mike Seamans.
Man arrested after three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville
Waterville police say a woman was injured in the accident, which sent a 2005 Jeep Wrangler into the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.
Thomas College in Waterville moves certain graduate programs fully online
Onset of pandemic and having to offer courses 100% online enabled the college to more quickly migrate its graduate courses and have them approved.
Photographer Mike Seamans relates his experience of being tested for COVID-19
With an essential job that brings you into close contact with people who may have been exposed to COVID-19, is there a worse time to experience symptoms listed on the Maine CDC website than the first day of vacation?
Augusta, Waterville treated differently under updated mask orders
The two cities are less than 20 miles apart and have similar overnight populations, but only Augusta was identified in the executive order on enforcing mask wearing. The answer might be in the numbers.
Injured state trooper released from Augusta hospital, taken for rehabilitation in Massachusetts
Maine State Trooper Mickael Nunez, 30, was released from MaineGeneral after having surgery last month on a severely broken leg.
Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development
Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Thomas College graduates 250 in virtual celebration
The college shared a commencement video on Saturday morning, where commencement speeches were shared from students, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.
Black Lives Matter supporters march to Waterville, demand change in law enforcement
A crowd of about 40 people marched from Fort Halifax Park in Winslow to bring greater awareness to the systematic racism they say exists in the Waterville area.