Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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PublishedApril 8, 2022
Winthrop boaters say they were unfairly targeted by mooring ordinance
The ordinance, which went into effect Thursday, prohibits those who do not own shorefront land from setting anchor in town waters.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Facing a potential $1.2 million budget increase, Winthrop sets workshop schedule
The proposed budget of $17.9 million includes wage increases for some town workers and first responders.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Despite new ordinance, some Winthrop boaters can keep illegal moorings in town waters until July
The mooring ordinance, which will limit new moorings after April 7, has been controversial among local boaters and prompted sharp questions at a Monday night meeting from some people against the new rules.
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Winthrop concert benefits Autism Society of Maine
Van der Brew hosted a free concert in honor of World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday, with donations benefiting the Autism Society of Maine.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Litchfield looks to cap budget increase to 10%
The proposed $3.1 million budget will be decided by voters at the annual Town Meeting on June 18.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Litchfield’s oldest resident, who fought in World War II, plans a 100-yard-dash for his 100th birthday
Eugene Thompson, 99, was recently awarded the town’s Boston Post Cane and in less than a year, plans to celebrate his 100th birthday by running a 100-yard-dash.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2022
Old Hallowell Day to return in July after two-year hiatus due to pandemic
The mostly outdoors celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, with the traditional parade and many other events.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Despite loud objections, Maine Cabin Masters given conditional approval for charity Manchester concert series at The Woodshed
Manchester officials approved a mass gathering permit, with the option to review and potentially revoke the permit depending on their adherence to the town’s noise ordinance.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Winthrop expected to hold June election to fill Town Council vacancy left by Moran’s death
Councilor elected in June to serve until the November election, when residents are to elect a councilor to a three-year term.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Late Winthrop councilor described as dedicated worker, respected community member
Rita Moran, who died Monday as a result of an unspecified illness, had served on the Winthrop Town Council since 2017.
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