Jesse Scardina

Staff Writer

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Published
July 17, 2014

‘Stray Dog’ is about love, and the enduring cost of war

Director Debra Granik met Vietnam vet Ron Hall while she was making ‘Winter’s Bone,’ and he became the subject of a documentary that’s getting rave reviews.
Published
July 15, 2014

Winslow window firm files bankruptcy

After 60 years in business, Waterville Window Co. of Winslow will close and liquidate its assets.
Published
July 15, 2014

Benton may limit fireworks to the Fourth of July

A special town meeting will be held in August to vote on ordinance following a rise in resident complaints.
Published
July 11, 2014

Maine International Film Festival begins Friday

MIFF’s originator says the criteria for films shown during the 10-day event is simple — excellence.
Published
July 10, 2014

Former Skowhegan shelter resident arrested in drug theft

John Donovan was arrested in an apartment he moved to this week after a dispute with another tenant.
Published
July 9, 2014

Winslow shooting competition honors late sheriff’s deputy

Competitors from 10 Maine sheriff’s departments tested their skills in four events while getting to know their colleagues from other departments better.
Published
July 9, 2014

Skunk freed from backyard pool in Albion

Homeowners helped the animal out of water after it swam for hours, taking occasional breaks by resting on a ladder.
Published
July 9, 2014

Bigger acts considered for Winslow Family 4th of July

The group that organizes the Independence Day event says it may seek bigger acts after the success of a concert by a well-known country musician last weekend.
Published
July 8, 2014

Car accelerates, crashes while waiting for oil change in Waterville

A car in line for service at a quick change facility on Kennedy Memorial Drive suddenly accelerated Tuesday, smashing into other vehicles and the building.
Published
July 7, 2014

Winslow man faces another charge of gross sexual assault

Michael Gagnon has been charged with another count of assaulting a 17-year-old girl who was a student in his tech class.