Residents by a decisive margin Tuesday — 2,410 to 1,430 — struck down a question that would have prohibited the use of nearly all pyrotechnics in Winslow.
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Women’s rights, inflation, the economy among the issues drawing Waterville-area voters to polls
Voter turnout appeared to be strong Tuesday at polling sites in Oakland, Skowhegan, Waterville and elsewhere.
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Winslow’s St. Joseph Center to offer free programs
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, located at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland Road, plans to run a Let’s Connect technology workshop this month. The free monthly technology workshops, for anyone older than 55, are focused on safely using technology in daily lives: dealing with malicious emails, web browsing, using […]
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Winslow voters to consider 2 contested races featuring 5 candidates
In one race, a former town councilor comes out of retirement to challenge two incumbents for an at-large council position, and in the other contest, a 19-year-old Thomas College student competes for a school board seat with a former town councilor of 26 years.
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Winslow officials consider replacing aging, problematic Town Office
The town has received three proposals from firms for the design of a new municipal complex to replace one that opened in 1965.
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Trunk or treat event planned at Winslow Community Cupboard
The Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry plans to hold a trunk-or-treat event and fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event will be held in the parking lot of Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Along with Halloween treats, children also can participate in basket raffles. Admission to the event is free, […]
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Winslow-based Standard Waterproofing acquires New England Fireproofing
WINSLOW — Female-owned commercial waterproofing company Standard Waterproofing has announced the acquisition of New England Fireproofing, a commercial fireproofing company out of Freeport. In operation since 1991, Standard Waterproofing has diversified its services to businesses throughout Maine. The acquisition of New England Fireproofing adds to Standard Waterproofing’s suite of services, including moisture protection, thermal and […]
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A crowdfunding campaign proves fruitful, and now it’s all fun and games in Winslow
A successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year raised $15,000 and bankrolled the opening of The Nexus: Arcade and Gaming Lounge on Bay Street.
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Winslow center to offer free technology workshop Oct. 19
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plan to offer a free technology workshop this month for anyone older than 55. The workshop is set for 1:15-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. Participants can learn to safely browse the internet. Although not necessary, all are welcome […]
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Police: Driver who crashed into Winslow home suffered medical event, fell unconscious
The SUV driven by William Haiss of China came to rest Monday inside a first-floor room and Winslow police Chief Leonard Macdaid said Haiss suffered only minor injuries and that no one was in the home at the time.