The seed company has occupied the building since 2002, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener. Winslow is hoping to sell the other part of the building to current occupant Orion Ropeworks in the next year.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
Waterville hospital failed to protect patient from abuse, federal agency finds
A male sonographer sexually touched a 76-year-old woman during an unnecessary ultrasound at Northern Light Inland Hospital in April, according to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report.
South Korean official lays groundwork for business collaboration in central Maine
Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
Community mourns unexpected death of Winslow fire captain who trained more than 700 Maine firefighters
Scott Higgins died unexpectedly Monday at age 49. His memorial service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville.
Longtime Winslow fire department official dies unexpectedly at age 49
Fellow firefighters and town officials said Capt. Scott Higgins’ loss will be felt statewide and that he was a consummate professional who also ran a Christmas tree farm.
‘Pure vengeance’: Sen. King on Republican efforts to reveal identity of whistleblower
Independent Sen. Angus King also voiced suspicion over the timing of Republicans’ interest in investigating Hunter Biden.
CBD cafe will open at former Lobster Trap restaurant in Winslow
Chris Duffy of Oakland plans to open shop by January, bringing about 15 new jobs to the area.
Roller rink rounds out 97th season in Smithfield
A mainstay in the rural Somerset County community and one of the last rinks in Maine, Sunbeam Roller Rink has no plans to slow down.
Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say
Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the murder charge against Nicholas Lovejoy, whose brother called him a ‘loose cannon.’
LePage hints at run for governor while students protest at Colby event
The former governor’s appearance included at least 2 security guards and a sheriff’s deputy. Afterward, leaders of Colby College Republicans said they had faced pressure to cancel the event.