The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
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Police: Waterville man charged with trafficking opioid after speeding through Brunswick
Brendan Palmer Jr. was allegedly driving a stolen car and found with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, during a traffic stop Thursday morning.
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Waterville police officer fatally shoots ‘knife-wielding’ Hartland man on highway
The state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of Eric J. Porter, 32, of Hartland by Waterville police Officer Paul Heath, after authorities responded to call at a hotel parking lot.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Woman sought in 2020 Winthrop killing arrested Monday after Waterville traffic stop
Waterville police stopped a car Monday on Cool Street at the request of state police, who took into custody and arrested Kierra Francis, 28, of the Bronx in New York City, and charged her with the felony murder of Joshua Martin, 30, also of New York.
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Colby College receives $3.35 million to go toward performing arts center
The $80 million Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is expected to open in the fall of 2023 on the Mayflower Hill campus.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Colby College announces Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Colby officials believe this is the first and only institute of its kind at a small U.S. liberal arts school.
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Hotel opening, $11.2 million revitalization project among plans for this year in downtown Waterville
The Lockwood Hotel completion by Colby College is just one of many projects expected to occur this year in downtown Waterville, including the completion and opening of the Arts Collaborative across Main Street from the hotel.
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DA will review shooting of 2-year-old Waterville boy for potential criminal charges
District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.
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Opinions differ on potential impact as Waterville rail yard is sold to CSX
CSX Corp., the freight rail system whose tracks cross nearly every state east of the Mississippi River, is buying Pan Am Railways, extending its network into northern New England.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.