Robin Bartholf operates Ephphatha Community Farm where the horses and other animals can have a therapeutic effect on people with physical, developmental or emotional challenges, Amy Calder writes.
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Winslow property owners voice frustration to Town Council about increased tax bills
The tax rate decreased this year, but a townwide revaluation has led to a dramatic increase in property assessments, resulting in larger tax bills and upset property owners.
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Photos: Firefighters battle blaze in Winslow
Firefighters fight flames Sunday, Sept. 10 in Winslow. All photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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As Winslow revamps public safety operations, former employees speak of director with abrasive style
Former employees say Leonard Macdaid’s leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Winslow man arrested in Waterville shooting that left one person wounded
Christopher McKenna, 25, was charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon after shooting another person Wednesday inside the Country Kitchen Bakery Outlet at the intersection of Kennedy Memorial Drive and Airport Road, according to Waterville police Chief William Bonney.
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Simmons University names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Three local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. The are Emma Soule of Farmingdale, Abigail Bloom of Waterville and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work […]
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
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Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.
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Man whose body was found on Winslow riverbank was caring person who fell into addiction, father says
John Lessard Sr. said Tuesday that his son, John Lessard Jr., also was a gifted athlete and outdoors enthusiast, but one that ultimately was unable to overcome drug addiction.
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Body of missing Waterville man found in Winslow along banks of Kennebec River
The body of John Lessard, 42, was found Saturday after search crews had spent days looking for him following reports he was seen entering the river Aug. 21.