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3 charged in connection with vehicle burglaries in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD (WGME) -- Multiple people are facing charges in connection with almost a dozen vehicle burglaries in Fairfield. Fairfield police say they were called to help Waterville police around 6 a.m. on Wednesday with a report of suspicious activity on College Avenue. Officers responded to the area and found two...
Winslow's Fort Halifax begins soft reopening after storm damages
WINSLOW (WGME) -- Fort Halifax is the heart of the Winslow community and home to one of the oldest forts in the country. The historical site is a wedding, concert and picnic destination all in one. Michael and Dennis Bureau travel 20 miles each week to spend time there. "Sit...
Six years on, Maine community remembers corporal killed in the line of duty
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Thursday marks six years since Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed in the line of duty. April 25 is Corporal Cole Day in Norridgewock, where he was killed. To honor Cole and his service, the community is urged to volunteer, give...
On the Streets of Waterville: A Homeless Crisis Unfolding
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, which provides housing assistance, job opportunities, and other aid 24 hours a day, is the state’s only low-barrier shelter between Portland and Bangor. Unlike conventional shelters, low-barrier facilities extend refuge to individuals regardless of their sobriety or mental health status, prioritizing immediate sanctuary and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness.
UPDATE: One person arrested following incident in Norridgewock
NORRIDGEWOCK -- Maine State Police & the Somerset County Sheriff's Dept. responded to an active scene in Norridgewock this morning. A heavy police presence was seen outside a residence along the Ward Hill Road near the intersection of Red Barn Road. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson, Shannon Moss confirmed...
Tuesday morning fire damages Waterville home
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Fire damaged a West Street home in Waterville Tuesday morning. Firefighters say they responded to an outdoor fire that had spread to the garage and under a porch. They say they were quickly able to knock down the fire. The department says dry grass and pine...
Court docs reveal new details in Jay shooting incident
JAY — A 56-year-old Jay resident, Benjamin Zev, was arrested this weekend on charges stemming from a shooting incident that occurred Saturday afternoon on North Jay Road. According to the Vermont State Police, the incident prompted a brief road closure and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. Zev, who appeared...
The Runner’s Guide to Waterville
“Waterville’s a fun place to go for a run,” said Gavin Stern ’25, a member of the Colby College Run Club. “Through Run Club and running around here, I feel like I’ve been able to explore the area, and [I have] seen it in a different light. I now, more than I used to, feel like I’m a part of it.”
Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce hosts 61st awards ceremony
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Mid-Maine Chamber hosted their 61 annual awards ceremony Thursday night. The event sold out as people came out to celebrate one another. This year nine businesses and individuals received awards in various categories. Each award winner was nominated by the community and was voted on...
Halloran Lab: Inaugural Success
The 2023-24 school year was the first year of operation for the Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship. Even now, it is safe to say that this year has been a success. The organization of the Halloran Lab is relatively decentralized, though a large network of students, mentors, and faculty are available for anybody who hopes to become involved. The casual structure of the Lab attests to its success: students can get involved with nothing more than a simple idea, or a desire to be part of a larger project. They have the option to schedule office hours with a variety of specialized mentors, whose sole job is to develop and incubate the ideas and skills of students. The focuses of these mentors range from software, and marketing, to simple business strategy.
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