During Tuesday’s heavy rain storm, a stream behind Cumberland Farms and McDonald’s restaurant off China Road overflowed, and flooded the area with water 3 feet deep in some places.
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Winslow School District forms committee to plan for school year amid pandemic
The Winslow Public School District has formed a committee that will meet every week to decide how to instruct students in the new school year once they receive information on how to do that safely from the state.
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Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program
Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan man pleads guilty to what judge calls ‘horrifying’ central Maine shooting spree
Dana Dasilva, 26, will serve at least five years and one day in prison, plus five years of probation, following the guilty pleas to firing upon four homes in January.
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Winslow Town Council down to one candidate for town manager
The search for a new town manager, which began with 30 applicants, was narrowed Tuesday afternoon to a single finalist.
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Pattee’s Pond boat parade draws large crowd for Fourth of July celebration
Attendance varies from year to year according to parade organizer Earlene Margetts, but this year the Pattee’s Pond Fourth of July boat parade saw a group of 21 boats join the procession.
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With public fireworks shows canceled, Winslow consumer shop booming
Though commercial shows are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the manager at Pyro City Maine says the business has seen an increase in customers that want to do their own fireworks shows.
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Winslow schools looking at junior high building for in-person classroom space
The Winslow Town Council and School Board meet to discuss using the old junior high school so students can follow social-distancing guidelines.
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Winslow food bank seeks donations for walk-in cooler
Because of the pandemic and the economic crisis it has triggered, Winslow Community Cupboard, the food bank at Winslow Congregational Church, is experiencing record-level demand for its food bank services. To be able to store enough quality food to assist food-insecure children, seniors and other adults, the food bank is in serious need of a […]
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St. John Catholic School in Winslow hold final awards ceremony in outdoor
The Friday morning gathering in the Catholic school’s parking lot also highlighted the permanent closure of the 92-year-old institution.