by Mark Huard The Children’s Discovery Museum once again organized this year’s Parade of Lights, kicking off the holiday season in downtown Waterville with over 30 entries, including three dance troupes, dazzling floats, and brightly lit fire trucks. This year’s Grand Marshal, Ken Walsh, helped lead the beloved annual procession, carrying on a cherished tradition […]
by Mark Huard Sovie Rau, a track and field athlete from Vassalboro, has been invited to compete in the Coast 2 Coast International Track and Field Championships, taking place from July 4 to 6, 2026, at The Gold Coast Performance Center, in Runaway Bay, Australia. This invitation was earned by Sovie by meeting specific qualifying […]
by Mark Huard It was a beautiful evening at the sold-out Maine Savings Amphitheatre, in Bangor, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The stadium was set ablaze by country/pop star Shania Twain and rising star, MacKenzie Porter. Many people were excited to hear Shania Twain was making her way to the waterfront, in Bangor. When the […]
by Mark Huard The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) hosted USA Olympic breaststroke medalist Cody Miller for a world-class Swim Clinic and Meet on July 11 – 12, 2025. This special two-day event offered an extraordinary opportunity for competitive swimmers to train with and learn from one of America’s most accomplished and inspirational athletes. […]
by Mark Huard A 14-year-old from Benton is making waves in the martial arts world. Matthew Christen, a dedicated student at Club Naha Karate-Do, in Waterville, has earned a spot on the World Karate Confederation (WKC) Team USA and will represent the United States at the world tournament, held in Niagara Fall,s in October. Matthew’s […]
by Mark Huard On December 8, Watervilles bravest and finest laced up their sneakers for the Battle of the Badges basketball game. This thrilling showdown between the Waterville Police and Fire departments brought lots of excitement to the court but also helped raise vital funds for two transformative community programs: the Unified Champion Club and […]
by Mark Huard The Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to be collaborating with the city of Waterville to host this wonderful event. While we have loved partnering with Winslow each year for the parade, due to ongoing bridge construction, we believe it is safer to keep the parade on one side of the river. The […]
by Mark Huard July 26, 2024 brought beautiful summer weather along with an outstanding concert featuring Godsmack, Nothing More, and special guests Flat Black. The Maine Savings Amphitheater and the Bangor Waterfront set an exceptional stage for this iconic night. The opening band was Flat Black who is led by ex-Five Finger Death Punch guitarist […]
by Mark Huard The USATF Youth Track and Field Championships took place at Cony High School on Saturday August 10. Over 1,000 youth track & competitors from all around the state of Maine were in attendance for a great day!
by Mark Huard Competitive Edge Dance Team is a group of young dancers based out of TNT Dance Studio, on the Center Road, in Fairfield. The Studio began as Terri’s School of Dance and was founded by Theresa “Terri” Glidden 50 years ago. It is now owned and operated by Terri’s daughter, Tiffany Glidden, and […]