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Wednesday, November 14

- IN MEMORIAM -

Mark Rice Sr.
April 25, 1952 - November 10, 2018


Henry Brown
November 5, 2018


Diane Marie Branch
September 9, 1952 - November 13, 2018


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- WEATHER -



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- LOCAL CALENDARS -

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Photo: Christmas on Main Street by Philippa Brown, Courtesy of the Artist
Waterville Historical Society
Parade of Lights Open House 
220 East Main Street
Friday, November 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Watch the Parade of Lights from our Main Street porch, enjoy our Art Festival featuring work for sale by local artists, browse our Gift Shop, and warm up with mulled cider and cookies.


Parade of Lights Craft Show
Friday, November 23 4 pm - Saturday, November 24
Old Bank Building
Enjoy the parade of lights and items by local artists! A 1st year craft show will be set up in the old bank on Main Street. Stop in and find some great Christmas gifts!





Waterville Historical Society is now taking reservations for its 16th Annual Ladies' and Girls' Victorian Tea! Saturday, December 1, 2-4 pm. Featuring Earl Grey tea, hot chocolate, scones with Devonshire cream and jam, tea sandwiches, and cookies made with recipes from the Historical Society cookbooks. Tickets $15 per person, $85 for a table of six. For reservations please call 315-202-4102 and leave your name and contact information.








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- AROUND TOWN -

Congratulations to the Pop Warner Cheerleaders who competed in Regionals in New Jersey over the weekend, who earned a trophy for zero deductions in performance and legality! They are continuing their hard work despite the Pop Warner season being over with competitions, opportunities with Colgate University and more.

Click Here for Video of Performance by Coach Erin Glazier



Congratulations to Dylan Williams, who competed at States for Cross Country over the weekend as well. He finished with an impressive 13th out of 118.
Photo: WCS Sports Boosters

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The Waterville Area Food Pantry, Inc. sends a great thank you for the generosity of the local farmers and gardeners, as well as the recent Cub and Boy Scout Food Drive. With the community's help over 100 Thanksgiving bags and boxes are filled and ready to share.

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Yesterday, Tuesday, November 13th, WCS had their first 2 hour delay. Ice, slush, and this morning a snowier landscape have stayed in the air since then.







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