Gas explosion, murder, firefighter deaths, school controversies some of Waterville area’s top stories in 2019

The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.

Winslow’s Morrison named to Paul Smith’s College dean’s list

Winslow Junior High School honor roll

Area students earn academic recognition for fist trimester.

Winslow Fire and Rescue department pursues paramedic training

The Kennebec County town will go from having six firefighter/basic EMTs to five paramedics and four Advanced EMTs in 2020.

Police identify Winslow man, Skowhegan woman who died in Vassalboro crash

Robert M. Trudeau, 55, of Winslow, and Brenda M. Clark, 61, of Skowhegan, were killed following the Friday evening crash on Route 201, according to Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason.  

Waterville couple takes part in 120th annual Christmas Bird Count

Bird lovers and longtime watchers Jose and Lea Ramirez help to document populations and habitats, which helps wildlife organizations develop conservation strategies.

Winslow man arrested, charged with stealing gun from Fairfield home

Gregory Baylis, 36, of Winslow, stole an assault rifle from a house he had been hired to do work in as a contractor, sold it, then attempted to return it, said Fairfield police.

Winslow library to hold winter workshop, holiday crafts-making fair Dec. 17

Pub to open in former Winslow pizza shop, marking town’s 4th restaurant-bar

Scott McIntire, who also owns The Old Goat Pub in downtown Richmond, plans to open the Two Cent Pub at 82 Clinton Ave. in Winslow by April.

Winslow council authorizes $1.13 million to buy second firetruck in a month

The five-function vehicle will be financed through a 10-year lease-purchase agreement and comes amid a slew of spending for the Winslow Fire Department.