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Waterville’s Alfond Municipal Pool prepares to open for summer
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Waterville’s Alfond Municipal Pool is opening for the summer this Friday. Featuring a slide and a section for smaller swimmers, the Waterville pool site is looking to provide a ton of fun in the sun this summer. The Waterville Parks and Recreation Department has been...
JCPenney in Waterville to close, Renys to open in location
Renys is planning to open the company’s 19th store in Waterville next spring. According to the Morning Sentinel, Renys will be moving into the building where JCPenney currently is. The Morning Sentinel reports JCPenney plans to close its Waterville store at 60 Elm Plaza on September 22. Renys owner...
Waterville animal shelter needs help with surrendered puppy’s medical treatment
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - An animal shelter in Central Maine needs help with a puppy that was surrendered to them. The Humane Society Waterville Area says Loki is in desperate need of help with his medical bills from critical treatment. They say Loki was surrendered through their animal control officer...
Debut date announced for ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ movie
WATERVILLE, Maine (WMTW) - Get ready to see “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” on the big screen. The movie, based on Donn Fendler’s popular book recounting his real-life experience, will debut at the Maine International Film Festival on July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Waterville Opera House.
Avian Haven rescues injured and orphaned birds statewide
FREEDOM, Maine (WABI) - Many people find orphaned or injured birds and try to nurse them back to health, though for most that try, they cause more harm than help. Avian Haven in Freedom is up to that task and rescues thousands of orphaned and injured birds every year. You...
Veteran’s abandoned body scheduled for burial; pallbearers, attendees requested
AUGUSTA — Gerry R. Brooks, 86 of Augusta, passed away on May 18, 2024 at Glenridge, in Augusta. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been abandoned at the funeral home since his passing. In an effort to respectfully lay him to rest, a...
TV5 schools Skowhegan first & second graders
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - TV5 was out in the community Wednesday for another Career Day - this time at Skowhegan’s Bloomfield Elementary School!. Reporter Grace Bradley and meteorologist Michael Fecca gave a presentation on what it’s like to work in news to first and second graders. They even...
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