Colby College to honor two Ukrainian photojournalists with Lovejoy Award

This year's award recipients are Mstyslav Chernov and Evgeniy Maloletka, who covered the Russian siege of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol earlier this year and countered Russian claims that civilians were not being targeted.

Without Mills, LePage and Hunkler discuss dam removal, housing, forever chemicals during Waterville forum

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent candidate Sam Hunkler fielded policy questions Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.

Brandi Meisner selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Waterville film fest opens submissions, plans ’23 event in new arts center

Proposal to open Chipotle Mexican Grill in Waterville follows closure in Augusta

The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.

Maine writers turn page on new festival

The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.

Colby College conference to highlight the work, influence of Václav Havel

A conference organizer says increasing radical tendencies, disinformation and other global developments make relevent the efforts of Havel, the prominent dissident who went on to become president of the Czech Republic.

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region

The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.

While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville

A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.

Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state

One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.