Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Hallowell purchases new police, fire vehicles
The vehicles cost the city $643,000.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
Hallowell officials OK $250,000 loan to purchase land for new public works building
City Manager Gary Lamb said the land cost $275,000 altogether, but because the city’s borrowing limit is $250,000, it had to pay $25,000 down and then take out a loan.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Lewiston-based nonprofit to open 2 recovery homes in Winthrop
An Angel’s Wing Inc. will hold a grand opening Saturday for Cory’s Place, for women, and Kristopher’s Home, for men, in Winthrop.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Winthrop council opts to bond money for required repairs to school parking lot
The town will pay about $220,000 over five years to bring the Winthrop Grade School parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Winthrop High School senior leads effort to help foster children
Due to Maddie Weymouth’s efforts, some 50 people contributed about $800 to buy items expected to bring joy to foster children awaiting placement at a new home.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2023
Major storm blankets central Maine
The rate of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, was higher than usual at roughly 2 to 3 inches per hour in the morning.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Fayette broadband approval request moved to March, more information sought
If a grant is approved later this month, residents could have internet by the end of 2024.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2023
After sustaining cold weather damage, Winthrop library boiler needs complete replacement
Library Director Richard Fortin said the replacement is estimated at just under $50,000.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Hallowell officials approve additional money for public works land purchase
The City Council voted to take money out of two accounts so the city does not exceed its $250,000 borrowing limit.
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