The story about Bolley’s Famous Franks’ switch from crinkle cut to straight cut even resulted in a call from a Chinese newspaper asking if some of the fries could be shipped over.
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State police: Fairfield man killed in car crash on I-95 in Waterville
Bertrand Bard, 73, lost control while passing another vehicle, crashed into trees and died at the scene.
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Maine restaurant’s customers get hostile when straight-cut french fries replace crinkle-cut
The owners of Bolley’s Famous Franks in Waterville say customers have threatened to fight them and have them fearing for their family’s safety.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Waterville mayor vetoes council vote on placing plastic bag ban on ballot
In his veto statement, Nick Isgro warns that such a referendum would invite “dark money funded influence peddlers” into the city.
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Waterville mayor criticizes council for putting plastic bag ban on ballot
Councilors push back, saying the criticism is just the latest in divisive rhetoric from the Republican mayor.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Colby College about to open new dormitory in downtown Waterville
Alfond Commons will house 200 students in four- and six-bedroom apartments, as well as four faculty members.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Waterville Police Department’s Operation HOPE helps woman turn her life around
Emily Buker has left behind homelessness, unemployment, addiction and crime, has gotten clean and sober and is working in Virginia.
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John ‘Swisher’ Mitchell, celebrated Waterville athlete and coach, dies at 91
Mitchell, brother of former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, was recalled as a friend and mentor Wednesday by officials at Colby College, where he coached.
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Waterville police respond to report of cat with arrow in back
The animal appeared to have a short arrow in its back but took off on Water Street before police could catch it.
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Ex-councilor reflects on turbulent term as she departs Waterville for a new job
Lauren Lessing says she was guided by the will of her constituents and that she’s not leaving because of city politics.