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Whether you're here visiting or call Waterville home, the region offers much to see and do.
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About Waterville
The City of Waterville offers opportunities for everyone who enjoys the arts in Central Maine. Waterville Creates! is your one stop for access to the creative economy.
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Visit your local library. The Waterville Public Library welcomes everyone. Things to borrow, free wi-fi, computers, flexible spaces, children's room...
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Waterville Opera House. Central Maine's best live entertainment, featuring theater, film, music and dance...
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Visit the City of Waterville website
for a complete listing of officials, schools, departments, and all related information.
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Historic downtown Waterville has a wonderful blend of small businesses where you can expect a level of customer service you won't find in big box stores. While the weather is still warm, come downtown, stroll up and down Main Street, dine outside, and take in a free
Waterville Rocks! concert.
I hope you're enjoying our summer and I hope to see you downtown!
June L'Heureux, Acting Director
Waterville Main Street
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WMSt Welcomes New Board Member
Paul Ureneck, Director of Commercial Real Estate at Colby College, is the newest member of Waterville Main Street's dynamic Board of Directors. Paul's background includes project manager and real estate developer for various projects, especially in the southern part of the state, where he was on the team that engineered the revitalization of Congress Street in Portland. Paul will be key in keeping the Board up-to-date as he works closely with the city of Waterville and Colby in the rapidly changing downtown landscape. The Board welcomes his talents and voice during this time of change and resurgence of Main Street. For a complete list of Waterville Main Street's Board of Directors, please visit:
watervillemainstreet.org/about-us/ .
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Booth rent for nail tech available at Millennium Styling Salon, in the heart of historic downtown Waterville. Send resume to Millennium Styling Salon, 36 Temple Street, Waterville, ME, 04901.
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Downtown Real Estate Opportunity of the Month For Lease:
2700 square feet on first floor: Includes reception area, eight individual offices, meeting room, storage room, bathroom, kitchenette with sink - space for microwave and refrigerator. Beautiful brick interior walls, carpeting and freshly painted. Rent includes heat, lights, air conditioning, water, trash, and snow removal. Suite is wired with security alarm and recently renovated in prime location across the street from City Hall and Castonguay Square. All-day parking across the street at lot on corner of Front and Spring Streets. Rent: $1500/month. Call (207) 873-5164.
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Downtown Waterville Historic District Expands
City Manager Mike Roy recently received notice that the nomination to increase the Waterville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places was recently approved at a meeting of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission on July 22. The nomination will be sent to the Chief of Registration in Washington, D.C. for a final decision. The area includes 129 Main Street to 177-179 Main Street and 13 Appleton Street. Among the many benefits, local historic districts protect the investment of owners and residents of historic properties and a historic district can positively impact the local economy through tourism.
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New Business on Common Street
Dave McCormack, a CUTCO representative, has rented an office suite at 10 Common Street. If you have an upcoming wedding, birthday or special occasion, CUTCO is a gift you know the recipient will love. David can be reached at (781) 856-3332 or by email
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It is CUTCO'S unwavering promise and it is at the heart of everything they do...all products are guaranteed to last forever.
FMI:
David's website
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Every Tuesday at Joseph's Market
Joseph's Market is offering all customers age 62 and older an extra 5% off their already low prices on everything in the store including sale items (excludes beer, cigarettes, and whole pieces of meat). Yes, that's every Tuesday! 74 Front Street, (207) 873-3364. Hours: M-F: 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am-5:30pm. Closed on Sundays.
FMI:
Visit Joseph's Market
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Taste of Waterville August 3rd
Join us on August 3, 2016 from 11:00am to 11:00pm in downtown Waterville for the Taste of Waterville. This year's event will feature live entertainment, children's events, amazing food from our local restaurants, a beer garden with live bands, gymnastics and dance demonstrations and a business vendor section. Every year we close down Main Street and host a family-friendly event. There is always something for everyone.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers.
FMI: www.tasteofwaterville.com
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Waterville Rocks! Concerts
Waterville Rocks! is a family-friendly outdoor music concert series designed to provide free cultural programming for community members and offers a new way to animate and enliven downtown Waterville.
Visit Waterville's Castonguay Square from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on August 11 and August 25 for great music by these performers:
August 11:
MEAN FACES /
LIAM SWIFT /
PETE KILPATRICK BAND /
JAY BRAGG of
NORTH OF NASHVILLE
August 25:
GENEVIEVE CURTIS / WORK IN PROGRESS / THE FOSSILS / KAFARI / AMY & THE ENGINE
FMI:
www.waterville.rocks
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Loyalty Flyer Coupons
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Common Street Arts Summer Art Camps
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Amici's Hires New Head Chef
Matthew Crate was hired at Amici's Cucina as the New Head Chef. Matt has over 23 years of cooking experience and graduated cum laude from Atlantic Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu. Crate plans to release a new menu with fresh ideas and a new perspective for the Carpinito family.
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Blue Wave Dancing, 33 East Concourse, 2nd Floor
Tuesdays, August 2-23, 6:30PM, Waltz, Beginner 1 - learn the most graceful of dances. Already know waltz? This is a great time to brush up on your skills and technique.
Tuesdays, August 2-23, 7:45PM, Salsa, Beginner 1 - the nights are getting hotter and so are the classes! Come learn some basic moves and Latin motion.
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A community "Block Party" featuring over 100 regional artists who have transformed 5" x 7" pine blocks into original works of art are on sale for $45 to raise money for the Waterville Area Art Society art scholarships. Swing by
FrameMakers at 46 Main Street where you'll find these amazing blocks on display.
FMI:
(207) 872-8927 or www.theframemakers.com.
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Loyal Biscuit Co. Specials and Events
August special: Wild Calling dog and cat cans are buy 2, get 1 free (free item must be of equal or lesser value than purchased items).
Pamper your pet on August 20th from 10:30am-12:30pm, when Melissa from Primp My Paws will conduct a
nail clipping clinic at 109 Main Street.
Loyal Biscuit & Silver Street Tavern will also partner to host
"Pints for Paws" on Monday, August 22 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Silver Street Tavern, 2 Silver Street.
FMI: (207) 660-9200 or
www.loyalbiscuit.com
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Quarry Road Summer Race Series
Quarry Road Trails
Quarry Road Summer Race Series
Registration Opens at 5pm; FREE kids fun run at 5:30pm. Featured race starts at 6:00pm.
Aug. 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm - 8k
Aug. 9, 5:00pm-7:00pm - 5k
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Waterville Public Library Book Sale August 1-13
No matter how much stress you have in your daily life, it just slips away when you immerse yourself in a great read. Stop by the Waterville Public Library's annual book sale at 109 Main Street for a large selection of books of all genres, magazines, CDs, and DVDs.
FMI: (207) 660-9200 or visit their website.
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Missoula Children's Theater Camp
The Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children's Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group, to present theater camp sessions during February and summer vacations for students in the first through eighth grades. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theater camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about the theatrical process.
Summer Show Schedule
August 1-6: The Jungle Book (Grades 3 - 6 SOLD OUT!)
August 8-13: Rumpelstiltskin (Grades 3 - 6 SOLD OUT!)
FMI: (207) 873-7000 or www.operahouse.org.
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Waterville Parks & Rec Summer Fun
Waterville Parks & Recreation is offering a number of fun opportunities for children and adults this summer. Learn to swim, play tennis, golf, participate in track & field and so much more!
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 Downtown Waterville Farmers Market
Do you look forward to the tastes of summer? As the growing season progresses, fresh produce is being added weekly. Food from the market helps us reconnect with the cycles of nature in our area, and our farmers are often passionate cooks with plenty of free advice about how to prepare the foods they sell. Support your local growers at the
Farmers Market,
open every Thursday from 2pm-6pm in The Concourse. The
Waterville Public Library will feature "Storytime at the Farmers' Market" from 2pm-4pm through September 1st. The market will run through November 17th in the same location. Enjoy the video clip of one of our market's farmers at
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Downtown Waterville Revitalization Meetings Online
If you couldn't attend a public meeting about downtown Waterville revitalization, traffic, and parking public forums, no worries.
Click here to view previously recorded sessions. These videos are made possible by Chad T. Smith,
Full Wave Media: (207) 358-9823 or
info@fullwavemedia.com.
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United Way of Mid-Maine Pantry Project
To make a non-perishable donation in August, please stop by
Johnny's Selected Seeds
at 955 Benton Avenue, Winslow, M-Saturday, 8am-5pm, or in downtown Waterville at Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, (207) 616-0166, 24 Silver Street, Waterville, Thursdays 3-7pm and Fridays & Saturdays 9am-3pm. The food is distributed to area food banks. If you have any questions, please call Lauren: (207) 873-0686.
United Way of Mid-Maine is looking for more downtown Waterville businesses to sign on through December. They will provide all the materials you will need to become a drop-off point.
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A Short History of Waterville, Maine
WMSt proudly presents
A Short History of Waterville, Maine by 2007 Colby College graduate Stephen Plocher, which features fascinating facts about its formation, its college and mill-town roots, and its transition into the 21st century. Whether you're from here or from away, this engrossing "must-read" encompasses the essentials of all things Waterville.
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Waterville PD Charity Golf Tournament
Registration Fees: Scramble Format
$80 per person
$320 per team
Includes 18 holes / cart / lunch
Sponsorship Levels:
Bronze Level - $100: 8 x 11-inch laminated placard on golf carts.
Silver Level - $250: 8 x 11-inch laminated placard on golf carts plus sponsorship advertising on golf team shirts.
Gold Level - $500: 8 x 11-inch laminated placard on golf carts, sponsorship advertising on golf team shirts, plus sponsorship advertising on a tee.
FMI: Contact Dan Goss (dgoss@waterville-me.gov) or Kathleen Kenney Haley (kkenney@waterville-me.gov): (207) 680-4700.
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Downtown Partners
Thank you to all who contribute to
Downtown Partners. With your help,
Waterville Main Street can advance efforts to develop the downtown into a thriving, energetic, commercial, social, cultural, and entertainment destination. We use donations in part for our seasonal banners, flower boxes, bicycle racks, trash receptacles, community events such as the Parade of Lights,
Kringleville, Harvest Fest,
Maine Open Juried Art Show, Downtown Business of the Year Celebration, and much more! To make a donation, please visit
our website.
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Waterville Main Street
The Heart of the City
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