The council is looking at forming a new committee after the $10.33 million bond failed at the polls.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Kris Reynolds answers Five Questions
The president of Reynolds Custom Woodworks in Winslow talks about challenges and advice.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Winslow officials eye compromise after school bond fails at polls
Voters on Tuesday rejected the proposed $10.33 million bond to renovate and consolidate Winslow schools, forcing officials to take another look, with the junior high building set to close in two years.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Winslow voters turn down $10.33M school bond for consolidation plan
The bond would have covered costs to expand and renovate the elementary school and high school so the junior high building could be closed and its students moved to the other schools.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News
China, Oakland, Winslow elect town government officials
China residents also voted on three local referendums that involved building a fire pond, donations to nonprofits and renting space on the town’s communications tower.
Posted inMaine Crime
Winslow man indicted on armed robbery charge
Mark A. Kennedy, who has a prior robbery conviction from New York, is among those recently indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Winslow school staff, parents save bingo tradition with new law
With help from local politicians, the Parent-Teacher Organization fought to change state law that required schools to pay for a license to hold bingo games.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Oh, my God … She can’t control them,’ caller cries in tape of Winslow dog attack
As two pit bulls deemed dangerous and slated for euthanasia were still missing Friday, a newly released video and 911 audio reveal the harrowing attack that left a small dog dead and its owner seriously injured.
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Waterville area school superintendent retires, expects to be re-hired after 30 days
Gov. Paul LePage is blasting the move, as he and other critics say public employees are ‘double-dipping’ by drawing both a pension and salary at the same time.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Police doubt dangerous-dogs tale, suspect ‘coordinated effort’
The Humane Society Waterville Area president said the ‘public’s safety is our main concern’ as police hunted for two pit bulls that were missing Tuesday minutes after the Supreme Court upheld a euthanasia order.