The revamped summer league includes franchises with quirky nicknames connected to their communities.
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Posted inLocal & State
Residents, environmental groups urge federal government to consider removal of Kennebec River dams
About 80 people turned out Tuesday night for a public hearing at Thomas College in Waterville, where many commented on a federal recommendation to relicense four dams on the Kennebec River, between Waterville and Skowhegan.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Public hearings on Kennebec River dam relicensing set for this week in Waterville, Augusta
Some say relicensing the four dams would harm fish and wildlife along the river, while others argue losing the dams could cripple the central Maine economy.
Posted inLocal & State
One killed, 2 injured in Monday morning collision in Winslow
Dominic Reid, 21, of Waterville was killed in the head-on collision at about 5:30 a.m. Monday, police say.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing: Coastal 200 ups early-season pressure at Wiscasset Speedway
Jonathon Emerson earned a recent Late Model win entering the $15,000-to-win race on May 26.
Posted inLocal & State
Blaze at Athens wood pellet manufacturer leads to firefighter injury, building damages
A Cornville firefighter was taken to a Skowhegan hospital Wednesday evening with an airway injury he suffered while fighting a fire at Maine Woods Pellet Co. in Athens.
Posted inLocal & State
Colby College in Waterville announces on-campus center for computational, data sciences
Founded with a $10 million gift from Richard M. McVey, a member of Colby’s board of trustees, the center is expected to speed scientific discovery, provide a leading edge educational program and support use of computational tools and methods across the school’s curriculum, according to the college.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New bookstore, candy shop expansion on tap for downtown Waterville
Among business changes in the city, Oliver & Friends Bookshop is scheduled to open in downtown Waterville and Incense & Peppermints is poised to expand into the former Framemakers shop downtown.
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Kennebec Water District working to reroute main after discovering problem in Waterville
The Kennebec Water District ran into problems when it excavated at the site of two separate water main breaks that had occurred May 3 and Tuesday.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Young softball coaches in central Maine bring enthusiasm to programs, but also face different challenges
While Mariah Dunbar (Madison) and Bailey Dunphy (Carrabec) don’t bring a ton of coaching experience, players find them relatable.