ShareWATERVILLE — The city on Sunday will host a special alpine skiing event at Quarry Road Recreation Area as part of an effort to explore the idea of officially bringing the sport back to the slopes there after a five-decades-long hiatus.For many years, from the 1930s to the 1970s, people skied on the community hill, which was owned and operated by Colby College and had a T-bar and a rope tow, according to Matt Skehan, the city’s parks and recreation director.The city and Friends of Quarry Road, a nonprofit organization that helps support the programs and development of the recreation...…ShareWATERVILLE — The city on Sunday will host a special alpine skiing event at Quarry Road Recreation Area as part of an effort to explore the idea of officially bringing the sport back to the slopes there after a five-decades-long hiatus.For many years, from the 1930s to the 1970s, people skied on the community hill, which was owned and operated by Colby College and had a T-bar and a rope tow, according to Matt Skehan, the city’s parks and recreation director.The city and Friends of Quarry Road, a nonprofit organization that helps support the programs and development of the recreation...WW…

ShareWATERVILLE — Former City Councilor  Jay Coelho was elected Waterville’s next mayor during Tuesday’s election, defeating challenger Phil Bofia, who is also a former city councilor.Jay CoelhoVoters also approved recommended city charter changes, reelected a city councilor, and elected a new councilor and school board member.Coelho, 43, defeated Bofia, 33, in a 4,084-3,272 vote. Coelho will succeed Republican Mayor Nick Isgro, who served two, three-year terms and chose not to seek reelection. Coelho will be inaugurated in January.Bofia, an IT business analyst for CGI, ran as an...…ShareWATERVILLE — Former City Councilor  Jay Coelho was elected Waterville’s next mayor during Tuesday’s election, defeating challenger Phil Bofia, who is also a former city councilor.Jay CoelhoVoters also approved recommended city charter changes, reelected a city councilor, and elected a new councilor and school board member.Coelho, 43, defeated Bofia, 33, in a 4,084-3,272 vote. Coelho will succeed Republican Mayor Nick Isgro, who served two, three-year terms and chose not to seek reelection. Coelho will be inaugurated in January.Bofia, an IT business analyst for CGI, ran as an...WW…

ShareSweet Pea the Peacock is seen walking around Nash Road in Pittston.PITTSTON — Deb Sullivan, the animal control officer for the town of Pittston, has received unusual calls for animals on the loose such as a pet snake and llamas. But never a peacock.There is a first for everything.Sweet Pea the peacock has been seen running in this rural Kennebec County town with wild turkeys, blending in with them in every way — besides his bright blue neck. People have passed by and snapped photos of the unusual sight, posting images on social media.The peacock even has his own hashtag,...…ShareSweet Pea the Peacock is seen walking around Nash Road in Pittston.PITTSTON — Deb Sullivan, the animal control officer for the town of Pittston, has received unusual calls for animals on the loose such as a pet snake and llamas. But never a peacock.There is a first for everything.Sweet Pea the peacock has been seen running in this rural Kennebec County town with wild turkeys, blending in with them in every way — besides his bright blue neck. People have passed by and snapped photos of the unusual sight, posting images on social media.The peacock even has his own hashtag,...WW…

Share1 of 5Augusta city employees work and residents cast ballots Friday afternoon on the first floor at Augusta City Center.AUGUSTA —Several new initiatives supported by a Facebook grant are underway in the city as officials work to expand opportunities for people to vote and learn about their options ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.Residents will be able to register to vote, and vote absentee in person, as late as 6:30 p.m. for a few evenings prior to the upcoming election. City officials also plan to close both Augusta City Center and Cony High School, which are two of the city’s...…Share1 of 5Augusta city employees work and residents cast ballots Friday afternoon on the first floor at Augusta City Center.AUGUSTA —Several new initiatives supported by a Facebook grant are underway in the city as officials work to expand opportunities for people to vote and learn about their options ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.Residents will be able to register to vote, and vote absentee in person, as late as 6:30 p.m. for a few evenings prior to the upcoming election. City officials also plan to close both Augusta City Center and Cony High School, which are two of the city’s...WW…

Share1 of 7Peter Vigue, chairman of the board of Cianbro, right, and Sen. Susan Collins speak to the media following a reception announcing the building of a second factory to make medical swabs for coronavirus testing in Pittsfield Monday. Puritan Medical Products is partnering with Cianbro to build the factory.PITTSFIELD — Cianbro Corp., Puritan Medical Products and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Monday that $51.2 million in CARES Act funding is being used to develop a second factory in Pittsfield that will increase the production of COVID-19 testing swabs by millions per month and...…Share1 of 7Peter Vigue, chairman of the board of Cianbro, right, and Sen. Susan Collins speak to the media following a reception announcing the building of a second factory to make medical swabs for coronavirus testing in Pittsfield Monday. Puritan Medical Products is partnering with Cianbro to build the factory.PITTSFIELD — Cianbro Corp., Puritan Medical Products and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Monday that $51.2 million in CARES Act funding is being used to develop a second factory in Pittsfield that will increase the production of COVID-19 testing swabs by millions per month and...WW…