Winslow maine

Published
August 20, 2023

With help from valuable resource, Thomas College alum shows snowmobilers the way

Jake Warn's website, sledtrx.com, is a resource for riders planning their next winter trip through Maine woods, and his work got a boost from Waterville-based Dirigo Labs, a regional startup accelerator.
Published
August 16, 2023

Is the Waterville-Winslow Ticonic Bridge project ‘killing’ business for downtown shops?

The concerns come after state transportation officials have said that the replacement project calls for westbound vehicle traffic from Winslow into Waterville to "remain prohibited from the bridge for a period of approximately three years."
Published
August 15, 2023

Winslow officials launch investigation following claims that councilors handled town business in private

The Town Council authorized the action Monday after one member of the board said recently that he's seen councilors gather at the business run by the council chairman to discuss municipal affairs.
Published
August 11, 2023

Winslow Blueberry Festival returns this weekend for its 52nd year

Organizers say they expect to sell hundreds of blueberry pies and pancakes at the event on Saturday at the Winslow Congregational Church property on Lithgow Street.
Published
August 10, 2023

Central Maine town councilor blows whistle on ‘secret meetings’ held at chairman’s property

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau's property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.

Published
July 18, 2023

Winslow man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child

Nicholas Eldredge, 29, of Winslow, pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual assault Tuesday.
Published
July 17, 2023

Winslow police eye full staffing with new apprenticeship program to train officers

Town officials said the program comes after the police department has struggled to fill vacant positions for full-time officers.
Published
July 10, 2023

Local drivers will need to find alternate routes and be ready for six-day closure of Ticonic Bridge

The bridge over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow will close temporarily to vehicles and pedestrians beginning Monday, Aug. 7, as part of a $52.8 million project to replace it.
Published
June 17, 2023

Come rain or shine, annual Fort Halifax Days celebration keeps Winslow history alive

Though some historic reenactments and demonstrations held annually at Fort Halifax Park were rained out this year, spirits were still high among eventgoers, and a plaque commemorating the site was rededicated by local chapter members of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
Published
May 18, 2023

The alewife has seen a resurgence, and now a Benton festival returns to honor the native fish

The Benton Alewife Festival is scheduled for Saturday, resuming for the first time since 2019 when the coronavirus pandemic put it on pause.