Without public input, Winslow councilors took the first vote to dismantle the department less than two years after it was formed.
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Madison won’t go out to bid for police contract
The Skowhegan Police Department had expressed interest in bidding against the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, which has had contracts with the town since 2015.
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Man in custody after fire destroys Winslow mobile home
The state fire marshal is investigating after a fire was set late Monday at a mobile home in Winslow.
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Waterville school board elects Erin McDermott as chair
McDermott, 49, who lives in Ward 3, has served on the Board of Education for two years.
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Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
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Waterville art class teaches students how to 3D print their own tools
The class, taught by local artist Misha Oraa Ali, introduced some art students to 3D technology for the first time.
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Skowhegan special election draws 4 candidates
Amanda Bisol, Whitney Cunliffe, Ester Franklin and John Grohs are set to appear on the ballot.
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Colby College names Denise Bruesewitz new provost
Bruesewitz will become the Colby provost July 1, succeeding Margaret McFadden, who has been in the position since 2017.
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Spread some kindness in the new year
We should take what steps we can, no matter how small, to help make the world a better place in 2025, Amy Calder writes.