Charley DiAdamo

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Charley DiAdamo is a junior at Colby College in Waterville, majoring in American Studies with minors in Creative Writing and Philosophy. She reports on Waterville for Monitor Local, an initiative of The Maine Monitor, and hopes to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

Contact Charley via email with questions, concerns or story ideas: charMEMONleydiadamo gmail com

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Waterville City Council adopts draft ordinance barring city employees from assisting ICE in immigration enforcement

Councilors debated a proposal to exempt police from the restrictions and discussed warnings about potential federal funding losses before approving the measure.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 22, 2026

buildings line both sides of a street in downtown waterville.

Proposed Head of Falls project would add 63 units, major investment to downtown Waterville

City seeks federal funding for $32 million mixed‑use development that includes housing and new commercial space.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 15, 2026

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Statewide assembly to discuss Maine education priorities, inform future policymakers

USM and the Maine Education Policy Research Institute are seeking four volunteers from each county for the June event. The deadline to sign up is May 10.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 1, 2026

Higher county assessment, reduced state revenue creating ‘unusually difficult budget year’ for Waterville

City officials are working to trim $1 million from the budget proposal to ease the city’s tax burden.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 1, 2026

William Bonney speaks while standing at a podium.

Waterville City Council to consider ordinance on cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Police Chief William Bonney opposes the proposal, saying it is an unnecessary step that would add confusion and make the city less safe.

ByCharley DiAdamo

April 24, 2026

buildings and cars in downtown waterville.

Sole resident attending Waterville City Council meeting calls for more opportunity for public input

No decision was made on a suggestion that the council hold a special meeting — or a series of meetings — to hear from the public.

ByCharley DiAdamo

April 17, 2026

Exterior of Colby College and its clock tower

Bram Public Policy Lab at Colby College collaborates with Waterville to study effectiveness of paramedicine program

Researchers say that for every five 911 calls, the city could save money if paramedicine responds to at least two of them.

ByCharley DiAdamo

April 3, 2026