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Clinton man arrested after 10-mile chase through Somerset County

CANAAN, Maine (WABI) - A Clinton man was arrested after a 10-mile police chase through Somerset County on Thursday, deputies said. Deputies said a Somerset County deputy saw a Chevy Suburban driving erratically near Route 2 and Hill Road in Canaan around 4 p.m. The chase continued for about 10 miles, and the driver pulled over on his own along Route 23, deputies said.

Somerset County, ME · 8h

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KVCAP opens 37 affordable apartments in Waterville

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -KVCAP celebrated the opening of 37 new affordable apartments in Waterville on Thursday with a ribbon cutting at a site that holds decades of memories for the city. The event marked the end of a multi-year redevelopment project in the city’s South End. David Pelton, president...

Waterville, ME · 12h
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18 pounds of illegal drugs seized in Waterville raid, police say

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A Connecticut man is behind bars after police seized 18 pounds of illegal drugs and tens of thousands of dollars in cash during a raid in Waterville on Wednesday. Tony Brown, 48, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated drug trafficking. Waterville police said...

Waterville, ME · 18h
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Wrongful death lawsuit involving Waterville construction worker crash

WATERVILLE -- The son of one of the construction workers killed in a Waterville work zone in January is suing. 34-year-old Samantha Tupper was charged with two counts of manslaughter, two counts of driving to endanger, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of aggravated assault in connection with the crash.

Waterville, ME · 15h
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Two Maine towns are terminating their contract with Delta Ambulance

FAIRFIELD -- Fairfield and Benton are moving away from private ambulance services and will be changing to a town-operated service early next year. The non-profit Delta Ambulance has been serving communities in central Maine for over 5 decades, filling in the gaps left by municipal services. However, the towns of...

Fairfield, ME · 13h

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Waterville Mayor Michael Morris beats Matthew Boulerice again

Morris, a Democrat, had 4,022 votes to 2,012 for Boulerice, a Republican, according to unofficial results.

Waterville, ME · 2d

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Voters pass mobile home park rent protections in eight Maine communities

Voters in eight Maine communities approved measures Tuesday to protect mobile home park residents from rising lot rents, marking a major victory for residents who have spent months organizing against escalating housing costs and corporate ownership. Every community with a measure on the ballot voted in favor of it, most by large margins.

Maine · 17h

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A Town Hall with Michael Morris

This article was written before the voting period has closed. On Nov. 3, 2026, Waterville voters cast ballots in the general election, where Democratic incumbent Mayor Michael Morris is seeking re-election against Republican Matthew Boulerice. This past Thursday, Morris held a town hall–style event at the College, hosted by the...

Waterville, ME · 1d

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#1 Mt. Ararat erases two goal deficit vs #2 Skowhegan to advance to Class A state title game

OAKLAND -- The #1 Mt. Ararat Eagles fought back from a two-goal first half deficit to defeat the #2 Skowhegan Riverhawks 3-2, and advance to the Class A state title game. In the first quarter, the Riverhawks took the early lead when Kaitlyn Dufour outran the Eagles defense, found space, and fired a shot past the keeper into the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead.

Skowhegan, ME · 1d

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Maines joins Colby College Basketball Staff

T.J. Maines ‘95 has rejoined the Mules coaching staff in 2026-27, bringing 30 years of coaching experience back to Mayflower Hill. He previously served as an assistant under legendary coach Dick Whitmore from 1998 to 2005. In his first stretch as an assistant with the Mules, Maines worked primarily with the guards and wings and was an active recruiter. He also has firsthand knowledge of the program as a player from 1991 to 1995, a stretch in which the Mules went 82-16. The Class of ‘95, which included Matt Gaudet and Greg Walsh, is one of the winningest in program…

Waterville, ME · 2d

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Behind the Scenes of Persistence

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Gail Carlson holds a PhD in biochemistry and teaches classes on pollution and public health. As an expert on toxic chemicals, especially PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are highly toxic), she routinely works on advocacy campaigns. As such, Carlson may not be the first person you would expect to become a playwright.

Unity, ME · 1d

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Foxcroft Academy scores late 4th quarter goal to win Class C North title

OAKLAND -- No. 1 Foxcroft Academy beat No. 2 Dexter 1-0 to win the Class B North title game. The game was a defensive battle with both goaltenders, Dexter's Isabella Wallace and Foxcroft's Lili Bisson, shining bright in this contest. The 0-0 tie was finally broken in the fourth quarter.

Dexter, ME · 1d

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After funding cuts, Waterville genetics lab teams up with Canadian firm

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing firm in Waterville, formed a partnership with Toronto-based data platform to expand the reach of both companies. The partnership is with SoftMouse.NET, a cloud-based animal data platform. “Researchers have long managed colony records and genotyping results in separate systems and workflows,” said Michael...

Waterville, ME · 22h

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#1 Nokomis heads to Class B states with win over #2 Leavitt

OAKLAND -- The #1 Nokomis Warriors have punched their ticket to the Class B state title game with a 4-2 win over the #2 Leavitt Hornets. The Hornets got on the board first when Brylee Emmons was awarded a penalty stroke, which she cashed in to give Leavitt a 1-0 lead early.

Newport, ME · 1d

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New Faces on Campus: Colby’s New Professors

For the 2026–27 academic year, Colby College has been joined by eight full-time professors with roles across the arts (dance, theater, performance), anthropology, classics, economics, psychology, mathematics, physics, astronomy, and biology disciplines. One new member of the College is Assistant Professor Effie Karfaki, who joined the Economics Department this...

Waterville, ME · 1d

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Vassalboro select board hears multiple proposals

Vassalboro select board members heard multiple proposals from guests at their Oct. 28 meeting. Olivia Kunesh, of the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG), and Holly Weidner, chairman of the Vassalboro Conservation Commission (VCC), discussed a new vulnerability study and its implications. Resident James Poulin recommended reducing the speed limit...

Vassalboro, ME · 1d

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Vassalboro voting results (November 2026)

Vassalboro voters turned down two of the five articles on their Nov. 3 local ballot, the two intended to help fund revitalization of the town office staff. The first rejected article asked approval to use up to $20,000 from the town’s unassigned fund balance for costs associated with hiring a new town manager, from seeking the right person to “salary adjustments necessary to meet current market conditions.”

Vassalboro, ME · 1d

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‘Camp Out Hunger’ collecting donations for locals ahead of Thanksgiving

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A week-long campout in Augusta is helping the Salvation Army prepare for increased need during the Thanksgiving season. Townsquare Media’s 92 Moose and B-98.5 are hosting the eighth annual Camp Out Hunger at the Sam’s Club parking lot on Marketplace Drive in Augusta. Organizers...

Augusta, ME · 1d

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Experts gather in Augusta to discuss mold and moisture problems in Maine buildings

AUGUSTA – Mold and moisture problems can do more than damage a building. They can also affect indoor air quality and human health. Experts from across Maine gathered in Augusta Thursday for a conference focused on understanding and preventing mold and moisture issues in homes and other buildings. The...

Augusta, ME · 13h

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Central Maine truck driver training program shifts into higher gear

Two months after launching, a truck driver training program in central Maine is moving up a gear. Based in the Kennebec County town of Chelsea, the American Transportation Academy is joining forces with Augusta Adult and Community Education to expand commercial driver license opportunities. “Through this collaboration, students will have...

Kennebec County, ME · 22h