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Kennebec Water District working to reroute water main in Waterville following multiple breaks
WATERVILLE -- In the last week, the City of Waterville experienced multiple water main breaks that led to complications the Kennebec Water District says they could have never foreseen. The Kennebec Water District sprung into action last week when they discovered multiple unrelated water main breaks along Kennedy memorial drive.
Man transported to hospital with third-degree burns after incident in North Anson
NORTH ANSON, Maine (WABI) - A man was flown to the hospital Friday evening with third-degree burns and respiratory problems according to Central Maine.com. According to the publication, the incident happened on New Portland Road in North Anson after the man attempted to light a campfire with an accelerant. The...
Public offers input on Shawmut Dam environmental plan ahead of relicensing decision
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Can industry and conservation co-exist on the Kennebec River? The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking the public some version of that question as it assesses the environmental impact of four dams on the river, most notably the Shawmut Dam, where owner Brookfield Renewable is seeking a re-up of its license, a process it began in 2020.
Hart to Hart Farm strives to rebuild after storm destroys century-old barn
ALBION (WGME) -- At Hart to Hart Farm in Albion, co-owners Doug and Linda Hartkopf say they're just getting back in to the swing of things, but a big part of their farm is still missing. "It's been kind of emotionally exhausting. Sometimes you get up and look at what...
Lake George Park in Canaan to undergo improvements
CANAAN -- Lake George Regional Park is undergoing a major improvement project. Community donations and federal support raised around 1 million dollars for the Lake George Corporation, which manages the park. The land previously served as the site of a summer camp, before it was acquired by the state in...
Eugene A. Barriault Sr., 73
Eugene “Geno” A. Barriault Sr., 73, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Geno was born March 9, 1951, to Norman and Marie (Chase) Barriault and spent his childhood in Milo, Maine, with his five...
Gov. Mills encourages graduates at Thomas College's 130th commencement
WATERVILLE -- Over 200 students receiving Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees marched at Thomas College's 130th commencement ceremony. The school's administrators say the graduates come from every county in Maine, as well as several other states and three other countries. This year's commencement speaker -- Governor Janet Mills -- shared...
Thomas College senior helps improve mental health on campus
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Seniors at Thomas College in Waterville are getting ready to embark on a new journey after commencement this weekend. Olivia Rowe, a top academic student studying psychology, is leaving her mark on the school after becoming a mental health advocate for her classmates and faculty. The...
Man facing multiple charges following incident in Unity
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - A heavy police presence in Unity Monday afternoon led to an arrest. The Maine Forest Services requested assistance at a home at Jacy Place in Unity Monday afternoon. Officials say originally MFS was at the residence to investigate illegally cut trees. They say there they were...
Colby College plans 217-bed residence hall on Waterville,Maine, campus
Colby College plans to build a 109,000-square-foot residence hall on the Waterville, Maine, campus that would house 217 students and be ready for occupancy in 2026. The Kennebec Journal reports that the facility, to be named The Residence on Mayflower Hill Drive, is to be built on what is now a wooded and grassy area, across the street from the new 72,000-square-foot Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts.
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