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May 21, 2013

Waterville approves $20.3M schools budget; delays recycling operator change

Waterville city councilors voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a proposed $20.3 million school budget for 2013-14, sending the budget to voters for final approval June 11.

May 20, 2013

Waterville school board stamps $20.3M budget, but fears the unknown

The Waterville Board of Education on Monday night voted 6-0 to approve a proposed $20.3 million school budget for 2013-14.

May 20, 2013

Waterville car-chase suspect faces tough Maine justice once returned from Conn.

Ernest Almeida, 31, of Waterville, was in jail in New Haven, Conn., on Monday, and authorities said they hope to bring him back to Maine where he faces up to five years in prison on one of the charges.

May 20, 2013

Waterville council to consider new recycling operator

Waterville city councilors on Tuesday will consider a deal with private recycling firm, Shredding on Site, to establish a drop-off program for residents at 46 Armory Road that would be similar to the one Skills Recycling operates now.

May 19, 2013

Fallen heroes honored at Waterville wreath-laying Sunday

About 50 veterans, firefighters, police officers, Knights of Columbus, Elks and others turned out for a wreath-laying ceremony in Waterville Sunday, during which uniformed officials laid wreaths at stones representing their respective groups.

May 19, 2013

Four arrested following twin fracases in downtown Waterville Sunday

Erica Ricker, 29; Heather Spaulding, 28; Marcella Coffin, 23; and Lacey Wilson, 27, all of Waterville, were charged with disorderly conduct fighting Sunday, following two disturbances.

May 19, 2013

Burgeoning Bull Moose plans Waterville expansion to former Mr. Paperback digs

The Bull Moose store at Elm Plaza in Waterville is bursting at the seams and plans to expand this summer into the former Mr. Paperback space next door.

May 19, 2013

From a stranger's kindness, a better world is in our ken

A stranger's gesture reminds me that in a world where so many bad things happen every day, there are people who are good and thoughtful and kind.

May 18, 2013

Unity College graduates charged with stewardship of Earth, communities

Take care of your community, your country and the planet, an acclaimed environmental educator, writer and scholar told Unity College seniors Saturday.

May 18, 2013

Five hospitalized in Skowhegan two-vehicle crash Saturday

Five people were taken to a hospital early Saturday evening after a two-vehicle collision on Route 150 in Skowhegan.