Waterville sits on the Kennebec River and, anchored by Colby College, feels like an energetic small city with a compact downtown, arts and event offerings, cozy restaurants and easy access to lakes and forests — a comfortable, walkable place that makes a multi-week assignment feel like living, not just commuting between shifts.
Bigger hubs within an easy drive include Augusta (~23 miles), Lewiston (~53 miles) and Bangor (~56 miles).