Oakland Town Council takes no vote after special executive session

The council announced the emergency meeting Wednesday, the same day it was held, and Chairman Mike Perkins indicated it had to do with former Town Manager Ella Bowman.

Bowman says in Oakland resignation letter that backlash to gender transition prompted her to leave

Ella Bowman resigned this week after nine years as the town manager in Oakland, where she had been on administrative leave, and she says pushback she received for being a transgender woman led to her departure.

Oakland Town Manager Ella Bowman hired as Winslow’s top administrator

After a heated public comment section and a brief executive session Monday night, the Winslow Town Council hired Oakland Town Manager Ella Bowman as the town's top administrator.

Erica LaCroix named Farmington town manager

Erica LaCroix of Mount Vernon will begin her duties Dec. 13.

Winslow deputy fire chief resigns his post

Scott Bolduc tendered his resignation Sept. 19, effective immediately, after serving the town for nearly four years.

Winslow VFW to host benefit for young dancers Sept. 29

Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington

Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow's municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.

Reporting Aside: Winslow farm pushes for people to face life’s cruelties together

Robin Bartholf operates Ephphatha Community Farm where the horses and other animals can have a therapeutic effect on people with physical, developmental or emotional challenges, Amy Calder writes.

Winslow property owners voice frustration to Town Council about increased tax bills

The tax rate decreased this year, but a townwide revaluation has led to a dramatic increase in property assessments, resulting in larger tax bills and upset property owners.

Photos: Firefighters battle blaze in Winslow

Firefighters fight flames Sunday, Sept. 10 in Winslow. All photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.