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Published
June 1, 2023

New York man found not guilty in 2020 Waterville shooting death

A Superior Court justice Thursday found Jashawn Lipscombe not guilty in the death of Joseph Tracy, a West Gardiner man who was shot in a Waterville apartment three years ago this month and died days later of the injury.
Published
May 31, 2023

Improper disposal of smoking material caused fatal Waterville fire, officials say

Smoking is not allowed on the Elm Towers property at 60 Elm St., where a fire May 22 caused the death of Ronald Kennerson, 65, in whose apartment the fire began, investigators said.
Published
May 25, 2023

Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies

The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
Published
May 24, 2023

‘Only logical conclusion’ or ‘no evidence’? Closing arguments delivered in Waterville murder trial

The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
Published
May 23, 2023

Waterville senior living complex where fire killed 1, displaced 48 didn’t have sprinkler system

Ronald Kennerson, 65, died in the fire and there is no indication or evidence of foul play, according to Lt. Thomas Pickering of Maine State Police.

Published
May 23, 2023

Water advisory lifted as officials say public water in Waterville area safe to consume again

The Kennebec Water District had issued the advisory Monday after firefighting foam used to combat a fire at an apartment complex seeped into the public water system.
Published
May 22, 2023

One person dead, 3 injured after fire strikes Waterville apartment complex for seniors

The impact of the fire Monday at Elm Towers was far-reaching as a warning was issued to not drink from the public water system because firefighting foam, which is a contaminant, entered the system.
Published
May 21, 2023

Colby College graduates told to embrace failure, stay true to self

At the Waterville college's 202nd commencement exercises Sunday morning, diplomas were presented to 543 graduates from 38 states and 35 countries.
Published
May 18, 2023

Maine high school tennis relies on honor system that has its challenges

High school tennis has no neutral arbiter to make rulings, making it unique among head-to-head sports.
Published
May 17, 2023

Woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Waterville

The mother of a 6-year-old son, Emily Marchesi of Waterville was driving alone Monday night in a 2016 Hyundai on College Avenue, near Cumberland Farms, when the crash occurred, according to police.