Tie-dye clad hippies poured into Mercer by the hundreds to take part in the cash-optional event that featured bartering, blacksmithing and live music.
Dylan Tusinski
Staff Writer
Dylan Tusinski is an investigative reporter with the Maine Trust for Local News' quick strike team, where his stories largely focus on money, drugs and government accountability. He has written about international drug trafficking rings, Maine's housing crisis, political polarization and much more. He previously worked for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville from 2023 to 2025. When he's not on the clock, Dylan can often be found at the nearest Grateful Dead cover band show or minor league hockey game.
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Two hospitalized after ATV crash near Solon
One man was taken from the scene by LifeFlight of Maine and both alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash, according to authorities.
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Fort Halifax Park in Winslow to reopen Friday after monthslong closure
The park has been closed to the public since the Dec. 18, 2023 flood which damaged the park’s bandstand, washed away benches and took chunks of earth as it went.
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Winslow looks to revitalize its downtown, improve pedestrian walkability in new 10-year plan
Officials hope to bring new business to Bay Street, build new affordable housing and curtail the impacts of climate change as part of the town’s new comprehensive plan.
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Winslow schools budget rises 7%, but officials say tax bills won’t increase
If approved by voters, the district’s budget would increase to just over $20 million next year, which officials say is fueled by rising inflation and the high cost of labor.
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35% of Vassalboro sewer customers behind on bills with rate increases still to come
Officials say they are looking for ways to ease costs, which are being driven upward by debt repayment on a sewer project and the rising price of sewage treatment.
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Man arrested in Winslow standoff initiated similar incident in 2011
William M. Dolley, 52, was arrested at his residence at 167 North Pond Road after a nearly nine-hour standoff, police confirmed Thursday.
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Man arrested after 9-hour standoff with police in Winslow
It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the hours-long standoff Wednesday on North Pond Road.
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Oakland-area schools dodge major budget hike as COVID-era funding expires
While many central Maine school districts saw their budgets rise by nearly 10% this year, RSU 18 administrators say they avoided the funding cliff by investing in short-term projects.
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Sheriff: California man arrested, about 3,400 marijuana plants seized at illegal growing operation in Harmony
Dongming Liao, 41, was arrested at a residence on Cooley Road and charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana, officials said.