Waterville, Portland to maintain ties to Russian sister cities

Officials from Waterville and Kotlas, Russia, plan to participate in a call this week to discuss and reaffirm a relationship that began in the late 1980s, according to Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho.

Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease

Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.

Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says

The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Registration opens for summer Catholic youth program

Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest

In the county hardest hit by the invasive browntail moth, Litchfield arborist Eben Mann is taking to the air with a drone and a specially developed tool to cut down the nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.

Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families

Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.

Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expansion of wrongful death lawsuit

Lawyer for Justin DiPietro asks a judge to set aside new claims against DiPietro and reject efforts to add his sister and mother to the lawsuit against him.

Masses in Spanish to be held throughout Lent

Shah: Maine health officials working to manage COVID-19 so it is no longer a crisis

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, tells Waterville Rotary Club 'we're not going to eliminate COVID' and 'it is going to be a fact of all of our lives.'

Waterville Police Department gets first K-9 in more than 30 years

Police Officer Ryan Dinsmore, the department's canine officer, named the dog Riggs, and the pair will take a 14-week training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy starting next month and be ready for service in June.