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Published
March 14, 2023

$52.8 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project to start this month

The 113-year-old bridge spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
Published
March 4, 2023

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Published
February 21, 2023

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Published
February 14, 2023

As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach

David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.
Published
January 30, 2023

Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty to aggravated assault charge

Justin Boucher, 21, accused of repeatedly stabbing a 65-year-old man Jan. 18, entered his plea last week at an Augusta courtroom.

Published
January 28, 2023

Nature walk brings fresh highlights of winter foliage at nature sanctuary

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon welcomed residents to the Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary on Saturday morning for a guided nature walk through the winter foliage.
Published
January 27, 2023

Suspect in Winslow stabbing was retaliating against victim, police say

Justin Boucher, 21, appears to have attacked a 65-year-old man because he believed the older man had assaulted a family member, a Winslow police investigator said Friday.
Published
January 18, 2023

Man who repeatedly stabbed stranger in Winslow arrested and charged with assault, police say

Police Chief Leonard Macdaid said a 21-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday at a residence on Clinton Avenue following a brief chase.
Published
December 29, 2022

As flooding continues in Winslow, town drafts plan for possible solution

The intersection where Bay Street meets China Road has flooded regularly for decades, and town officials hope $2.7 million in state money is at least a start toward improving drainage in the area and fixing the problem.
Published
December 26, 2022

Nuns look to their backyard to create a legacy: The Saint Joseph’s Nature Sanctuary

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, a Roman Catholic convent in Winslow, are looking to their legacy. They have partnered with local horticulturalists to transform the nuns' 4 acres along the Sebasticook River into a nature sanctuary, and have raised $20,000 toward their $36,000 goal.