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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
As Winslow revamps public safety operations, former employees speak of director with abrasive style
Former employees say Leonard Macdaid's leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Despite firefighters’ complaints, Winslow town officials on track to make public safety merger permanent soon
A Winslow fire official says 11 of the 12 career firefighters no longer support the merger and 'morale in the firehouse has dropped significantly from the deputy chief position down to the lowest member.'
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building
The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Winslow council considers request to expand ambulance services
Interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc told the Town Council this week that the Fire Department could transport patients to hospitals and other health facilities between Bangor and Portland as a way to help relieve overburdened emergency medical services.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
Seven residents displaced by weekend fire at multifamily building in Winslow
No injuries were reported following the fire early Sunday in the basement at 2 Monument St., according to interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
Winslow looks to merge police, fire operations under single public safety department
The Town Council gave preliminary approval Monday to consolidating the operations as part of a cost-saving move other towns such as Hampden have adopted.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2021
Winslow auto garage heavily damaged in fire
J&J Auto Garage was damaged beyond repair in a fire Thursday evening that started at a furnace in the building, authorities said.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Water pipe breaks at Winslow Elementary School
The pipe broke during the night, dumping water into a second-floor hallway and then onto the first floor, forcing school officials to cancel in-person classes Thursday.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Winslow Town Council approves purchase of used ambulance in second vote
Two amendments to delay the vote — incluing one so that a public hearing could be held — were defeated and the measure to spend up to $85,000 on a used ambulance passed 5-2.
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