AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Waterville Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:50:12 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/waterville-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-waterville-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/waterville-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-waterville-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The acclaimed Bossov Ballet Theater presents this perennial holiday favorite. Whether the first time or fifth, children of all ages are thrilled... http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/the-nutcracker-ballet-219680 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/the-nutcracker-ballet-219680 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Inspired by a simple, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun-- and by the... http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/yes-virginia-there-is-a-santa-claus-219684 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/yes-virginia-there-is-a-santa-claus-219684 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Maine (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-kennebec-county-227358 http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-kennebec-county-227358 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Waterville – Governor John E. Baldacci recognized the Waterville Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA and Walmart for a partnership that is leading to a... http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/governor-celebrates-alfondyouthcenter-playground-dedication-224506 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/governor-celebrates-alfondyouthcenter-playground-dedication-224506 Government and Politics Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This exhibition is part of the Metamorphoses Project, a series of programs and courses engaging the Colby and Waterville communities around the theme... http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/exhibition-myths-and-metamorphosis-219718 http://www.americantowns.com/me/waterville/news/exhibition-myths-and-metamorphosis-219718 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Kennebec County, ME area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Kennebec... http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/kennebec-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-kennebec-county-220912 http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/kennebec-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-kennebec-county-220912 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Kennebec County Maine area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/kennebec-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-kennebec-county-221831 http://www.americantowns.com/me/monmouth/news/kennebec-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-kennebec-county-221831 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maine corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/me/augusta/news/find-maine-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-maine-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217174 http://www.americantowns.com/me/augusta/news/find-maine-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-maine-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217174 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-waterville-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-waterville-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600