No evidence the people arrested and charged had anything to do with the attack on PROPERTY not people. The people arrested where attending a music festival a few miles away. The police RAN and hid when the direct action started then went in militantly and arrested legal observers peaceful protesters and musicians at a MUSIC FESTIVAL

I grew up in that area! Waterville isn’t a bad town to live in by any means. There’s a lot of changes happening that are fueled by Colby money, which can be good or bad depending on who you ask. I would also avoid the South End personally, but like other people have said, it’s not even close to the level of bad that other non-Maine cities are.

For food, I loved going to Big G’s for breakfast every week with my family. Sonny’s in Fairfield used to have really good sandwiches, but that might have changed since I was there last. For trash food, Belangers (also in Fairfield) is my go-to. I’m surprised no one has mentioned Ming Lee yet. That chinese food slaps, but I do prefer Cheung Lee in Fairfield (but honestly, you can’t go wrong with either).

For activities, Waterville has a really awesome trail system. They go down by the Kennebec river in some parts and you get some awesome views. There’s a skating rink in Augusta that’s fun too. In August, they have the Greater Taste of Waterville which is a super big food festival with games and drinks and music and I love that. North End park is fun for kids, and the Alfond Center next door has fitness classes and other activities. In the summer, the public pool opens and there’s slides!

There is no evidence that the people arrested at an alternate site had anything to do with that. It was miles from the music festival they stormed and arrested folks at, and they arrested legal observers and musicians taking part in the festival. STOP COP CITY.

You’re in for a treat, my dude. I’d rank Sunrise above Bagel Central. They don’t have quite the variety but what they make, they make well. Try the kennebec with ham on an Asiago bagel. You’re welcome.

Can they give rabies shots to felines?

This is a truly great idea. Heck, renting one of their little cabins on the ocean would be an awesome engagement spot, too! Even a camp site would work. You could get there ahead of time and set up a romantic dinner table under the pine trees, right on the ocean. The campground there is incredibly beautiful. https://www.wolfesneck.org/visit/camping/

I’m a former Waterville cop and still live in the area. The south end is a mixture of low and middle class blue collar folks. 99.9% are great people who work hard, take care of their families, and look out for their neighbors. There isn’t a street in the city that I wouldn’t let my own mother live on.

Those that think of the south end as some crime ridden hell hole are idiots that have clearly never lived outside of Maine.

Welcome to Harold Alfond Colbyville™ ! Jokes aside, Waterville is very fortunate that the colleges exist. Generally, the closer to the Kennebec the more rundown it is. The Hathaway creative center apartments are the exception but good luck getting in. Waterville’s selling point (to me at least) is that it’s centrally located. You’re about hour drive from the coast, mountains, airports, and less than an hour to lakes. It’s less busy in the summer (college students are away). Has most anything you need in town. Messalonskee stream is a great place to canoe/kayak. Of course, there’s a former Mayor turned former Governor who’s name will not be mentioned. But I’m told he’s moved down south to be with more like minded people. Still, Waterville is pretty good at picking some real stinkers for mayor (see Nick Isgro). In closing, there will be days where you will sound like George Bailey yearning to leave this crumby little one horse town. But upon returning from trips to Disgusta (those Sam’s Club bulk buys am I right!), you’ll be grateful you live in Waterville.

Ugh, this is awful. A dead rabid raccoon was found in Gray a few weeks ago, too.

They used to make it and bottle it for sale in the local grocery stores. Ken’s is not the same.

Perhaps the last round of owners transitioned to Ken’s. But Ken’s is not the original dressing that OP is looking for.

That’s one of the things I think I’ll miss most. I’ve never had bagels so good, even when I went to visit friends in Brooklyn 😂

Damn trash pandas kept getting into my trash. They even were able to open the cans lol. I had to put cinder blocks on the cans.

This guy knows classsssssssss

Top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National park at sunrise. And yes - you drive up!

Idk maybe he should propose in a place that has meaning to you both. Or not. Who cares? You'll end up divorced anyway.

Wolfs Neck Farm near the state park. There's a fallow field with a picnic table overlooking the ocean. They used to do weddings there, but now it's just there on the drive in (from one direction) before the bridge where people go clamming. It's a gorgeous spot for a wedding (sadly they don't rent it out anymore), but just go and you'll be alone, in a field, with a table, and a gorgeous view of the bay and islands.

If it’s nice out I would recommend the marginal way in ogunquit. It’s like 40 mins south of Portland but it’s a paved walking path with absurdly good views. Ogunquit also has plenty of places to to a celebration brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, etc.

Is the cat okay?

Ha. Beer & Weed Magazine answered this exact question a couple months back. Page 28.

Maine is a large state, would be helpful to know what part of it you will be visiting.

Am I the only one that thought Opa was overrated? Seriously I paid like 26 bucks for a chicken and potatoes meal. The chicken was dry and the potatoes were well potatoes. The sauce on both was good but wasn't anything that I couldn't have recreated at home with a basic recipe search. Did I miss something with them?

Hey! Fair enough

Freeport McDonalds

Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth at sunset! Lovely beach that has plenty of secluded spots with not a lot of walking required.

As someone who lives on Water st currently and has lived many places in the US there’s nothing crazy here, its mostly just low income families. There’s a brand new skate park in the area and a community garden down the street. There are some areas I wouldn’t walk at night, and I try not to leave anything visible in my car, but other than that its not a bad area.