Winslow High School hosted its annual Admit in a Day for seniors on Nov. 29. Admission representatives from the University of Maine, Husson University, Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and UMaines Farmington and Augusta gave students on-the-spot admission decisions, as well as feedback on their applications. Sixty-one of 101 WHS seniors scheduled 117 admission’s […]
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Winslow Elementary School construction on track to add needed classrooms
A $2.4 million project to expand the school by adding four classrooms, utility space and bathrooms is expected to conclude in June.
Winslow Junior High lists honor roll students
Winslow Jr. High School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 8 High honors: Evan Barlow, Landon Davis, Ava Fortuna, Abigail Harrington, Kaydence McKenney, Mirra Meak, Renton O’Toole, Reese Siodla and Camdyn Turmelle. Honors: Malak Al Subaihawi, Kera Bilodeau, Meadow Bradbury, Carter Calvo, […]
Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved
The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.
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.
Central Maine restaurant scene welcomes Asian Noodle Bowl and, soon, Jersey Mike’s Subs
Asian Noodle Bowl, which opened just before Thanksgiving, and Jersey Mike’s Subs, a franchise sandwich shop expected to open in March, are new arrivals to central Maine.
Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
Winslow rage room a sign of growing interest in destressing through destruction
The new business at 470 Cushman Road allows customers to let loose, taking sledgehammers to televisions and small appliances, shattering glass and even destroying memorabilia from former companions. The operators say it is a workout and a great way to relieve stress.
Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 visits fire station
The Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 got the opportunity to explore the Winslow Fire Station and learn about firefighters with Firefighter Lt. Adam Burgess and Firefighter Shawn Stetson on Nov. 5. The Cub Scouts are working on their Council Of Fire unit learning about their community and the important rolls in it, according to a […]
Jolly Gifts aims to spread Christmas cheer in Auburn, Winslow areas
In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Corpus Christi Parish will host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Jolly […]