Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations

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Published
March 28, 2023

Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations

In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
Published
March 27, 2023

Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building

The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.
Published
January 10, 2023

Winslow council considers request to expand ambulance services

Interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc told the Town Council this week that the Fire Department could transport patients to hospitals and other health facilities between Bangor and Portland as a way to help relieve overburdened emergency medical services.
Published
December 5, 2022

Seven residents displaced by weekend fire at multifamily building in Winslow

No injuries were reported following the fire early Sunday in the basement at 2 Monument St., according to interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc.
Published
November 15, 2022

Winslow looks to merge police, fire operations under single public safety department

The Town Council gave preliminary approval Monday to consolidating the operations as part of a cost-saving move other towns such as Hampden have adopted.
Published
November 12, 2021

Winslow auto garage heavily damaged in fire

J&J Auto Garage was damaged beyond repair in a fire Thursday evening that started at a furnace in the building, authorities said.
Published
March 18, 2021

Water pipe breaks at Winslow Elementary School

The pipe broke during the night, dumping water into a second-floor hallway and then onto the first floor, forcing school officials to cancel in-person classes Thursday.
Published
May 12, 2020

Winslow Town Council approves purchase of used ambulance in second vote

Two amendments to delay the vote — incluing one so that a public hearing could be held — were defeated and the measure to spend up to $85,000 on a used ambulance passed 5-2.
Published
April 20, 2020

Winslow council gives preliminary OK for town to buy used ambulance

The council moved forward with the altered proposal to purchase one ambulance and related equipment for no more than $85,000. A final vote is scheduled for May 9.
Published
April 10, 2020

Winslow Town Council taking questions from public about buying ambulances

Winslow's Town Council decided at its special meeting Thursday to postpone its vote to authorize the purchase of two used ambulances in order to answer any remaining questions residents have.