Steve Russell has two more council meetings before handing over the District 5 duties to Joseph Roch Gravel.
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Winslow Town Council delays vote on rezoning ordinance, approves contract of new police chief
The Winslow Town Council decided to take a look at the zoning ordinance while they approved the contract of Leonard Macdaid as the new police chief Tuesday night.
State Sen. Scott Cyrway faces opposition from Hilary Koch in District 16
Cyrway, a Republican, has served in his seat since 2014, while Koch, a Democrat, won election to the Waterville Charter Commission, outpolling Mayor Nick Isgro.
Food boxes available at Winslow Community Cupboard Saturday
Two truckloads of USDA food boxes to be given away as part of USDA program starting at 9 a.m.
Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program
Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.
Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges
Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Winslow schools announce indefinite extension of hybrid learning model
In a letter to the community, Superintendent Peter Thiboutot announced the district will continue in its hybrid model in which different cohorts alternate days in the classroom.
Winslow School Board approves 7-on-7 flag football for high school
The board voted 5-0, with one abstention, to allow the football team, which now has 27 players, to compete in 10 games.
Cathy Nadeau and Ray Caron battle for House District 78
Cathy Nadeau faces brother of the termed out Catherine Nadeau in the contest to represent Winslow and part of Benton.
Central Maine Growth Council grant to pump more than $1.2 million into mid-Maine
A $600,000 federal grant, with matching funding, will help retain, establish and grow technology-based companies in mid-Maine.