Entries by Mark Huard

Ken Walsh is grand marshal as annual Parade of Lights kicks off the holiday season in Downtown Waterville

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 […]

Local track athlete invited to Australia

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 […]

Olympic medalist visits Waterville swim club

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. […]

Waterville’s finest battle for community programs

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 […]

EVENTS: Parade of Lights set for November 30

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 […]

Local residents attend iconic night concert

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 […]