While Winslow officials say the Clinton fairgrounds has become a better location for local holiday festivities, some residents bemoan the loss of community pride that the parade and celebration engendered.
Emily Higginbotham
Emily Higginbotham covers general news in the towns of China, Oakland, Unity, Vassalboro and Winslow. She started reporting for the Sentinel in November 2017 after working as a copy editor at the newspaper for a little over a year. Emily also writes a bi-weekly column, “Notes from a Novice,” that appears in the Sentinel and Kennebec Journal on Wednesdays. She is an Illinois native and a graduate of St. Louis University in Missouri, where she studied journalism, creative writing and political science. In her free time, she likes to travel, cook new recipes and optimistically root for Chicago sports teams.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Burning candle caused Colby College dormitory fire, officials say
A student told investigators that she fell asleep after lighting a candle in her room early Tuesday morning.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Dianna Gram retires after 24 years at Vassalboro Community School
The principal is leaving a school that feels like family to her at the same time it is parting ways with AOS 92, which voters in its communities decided to dissolve.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Stolen alcohol, fighting with baseball bats leads to shooting in Newport
Nathan Wheeler, 18, was charged with reckless conduct, assault after allegedly shooting another man with a handgun.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Challenges facing rural schools addressed at Waterville conference
A Bates College professor at a Thomas College gathering analyzed ways to meet growing diversity in schools and keep schools thriving.
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Winslow School Board approves final $15.57M budget
It was the board’s final meeting as part of AOS 92, which will officially be dissolved on July 1.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Winslow church group a model of continuity for 200 years
Members of Ye Female Society for the Support of the Gospel, who annually meet on the third Tuesday of June, have paid the same dues each year for two centuries and have never changed their constitution.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former drug agent tells Unity College gathering how to be ‘smart on crime’
Karl Colder delivered the keynote address at the college’s first ever Public Safety and Crisis Management Institute.
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Oakland workshop participants praise schools, lake access, but hanker for eateries, culture
The event Thursday is one step on the path to creating a new comprehensive plan for the town.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Winslow school bond opponent files petition forcing recount
Phil St. Onge said holding a recount would be the only way to inspect the 194 ballots that left the bond question blank.