The concerns come after state transportation officials have said that the replacement project calls for westbound vehicle traffic from Winslow into Waterville to “remain prohibited from the bridge for a period of approximately three years.”
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Our View: Winslow residents deserve answers on ‘secret meetings’
When elected officials bend the rules, it’s easy for the public to lose faith.
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Winslow officials launch investigation following claims that councilors handled town business in private
The Town Council authorized the action Monday after one member of the board said recently that he’s seen councilors gather at the business run by the council chairman to discuss municipal affairs.
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Winslow Blueberry Festival returns this weekend for its 52nd year
Organizers say they expect to sell hundreds of blueberry pies and pancakes at the event on Saturday at the Winslow Congregational Church property on Lithgow Street.
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Sitting Winslow councilor blows whistle on ‘secret meetings’ held at chairman’s property
While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau’s property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.
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Winslow promotes new director of public safety amid concern from residents, firefighters
The announcement that Leonard Macdaid would be director of public safety for the town of Winslow prompted backlash from some residents, while firefighters declined to comment despite previously raising concerns.
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Traffic alert: Waterville-area commutes face disruption for days as officials prepare to close Ticonic Bridge
Construction crews have begun a $52.8 million project to replace the aging bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow, and the effort ramps up with the closing of the structure from last Sunday to Saturday morning, Aug. 12.
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Winslow man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child
Nicholas Eldredge, 29, of Winslow, pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual assault Tuesday.
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Winslow police eye full staffing with new apprenticeship program to train officers
Town officials said the program comes after the police department has struggled to fill vacant positions for full-time officers.
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Winslow council alters zoning language to allow commercial development to proceed
The Town Council on Monday decided to keep land along China Road near Pattee Pond zoned as conservation, but chose to change regulations in such a way that allows a new development to move forward.