An error in the number of units contained in a Center Street home led one resident to pay the town $1,100 more that he was supposed to, town officials said.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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Winslow Council takes first step toward banning heavy truck traffic on Belanger Street
Councilors on Tuesday voted 6-1 to take a first vote to prohibit truck traffic on the street and are scheduled to take a final vote Nov. 13, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener.
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Messalonskee High graduate wins Emmy for cinematography
David Lovejoy ’06 received the accolade in September for his work as a camera operator on BBC Worldwide and National Geographic Channel’s ‘Life Below Zero.’
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Oakland-based RSU 18 tests iPad-based adaptive reading assessment for first grade students
Adaptive testing has been in place for older students in the district for years, but this marks new and promising territory for younger learners.
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Vassalboro OKs bid on foreclosed property
Only one bid was made on the undeveloped property on Harmony Lane, which was foreclosed on because of unpaid back taxes.
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Muscle cars and antique rides flex for Waterville Humane Society
A car show on Sunday raised $1,200 for the shelter, which is on the brink of shutting down.
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New fire chief top item on exhibit at Winslow Fire Station’s open house
‘It’s a lifelong dream of mine to be the fire chief of a nice, small town,’ Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.
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Oakland officials hear public’s response to proposed fire station
Property taxes, one of the largest concerns, will not be affected by the project, the town said at a Thursday hearing.
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Oakland to hear public’s thoughts on plans for new fire station
A hearing will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. before the proposal is put on the November ballot.
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Central Maine apple crop weathers dry spell, squirrel surge
With apples in peak season, some orchard owners say the fruit looks good, if maybe a little small.