Andrei Llanto, of Waterville, has been named to the deans’ list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Llanto, a freshman majoring in business and law, was named to the dean’s list for the College of Business.
The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Whitney Poplawski, of Augusta, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Leavitt School of Health. Brenda Ryder, of […]
COMMUNITY COMMENTARY by Bob Bennett In all of the lives of human beings, the one factor that can never be changed is our history. It is there in all of its glory or shame. The deeds of those who came before us, and ourselves from the moment they are carried out, are forever in place. […]
Complementing revitalization within downtown Waterville’s Main Street corridor, Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) has announced the successful grantees of its Façade and Building Improvement Grant Program (FBIGP). The grant program, funded by Colby College and the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation, provides a reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the total estimated project budget […]
Who was the last Boston Celtics player to be named the NBA Most Valuable Player? Answer: Larry Bird, in the 1985-86 season.
by Chuck Mahaleris The Bear Den Carnival took place on Monday, March 13, at the Fitzgerald-Cummings Post #2, American Legion Hall, complete with games and activities for kids old and young. The annual event was hosted by the youth of Cub Scout Pack #684’s Bear Den as part of their “Grin and Bear it” Elective […]
GREGORY J. PETERS BENTON – Gregory James Peters, 74, of Benton, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Comfort Care Unit at Glenridge Facility, in Augusta. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on November 26, 1948, the son of James and Shirley Peters (Kinseth). Greg was a firm believer in Jesus Christ […]
Looking for an easy, effective way to support a local food pantry? For the month of April, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable “Fight Hunger” Shopping Bag sold at the Hannaford supermarket located at 190 JFK Plaza (Kennedy Memorial Drive) in Waterville. Every dollar […]