Fire in Winslow leaves home damaged, family displaced

The blaze left approximately 50% of the home with "significant fire damage," and displaced two adults and four children, officials said.

Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers seeks Christmas Program donations

Johnny’s Selected Seeds to expand, following purchase of Winslow facility

The Maine-grown seed company closed on a $1.65 million purchase from the town of Winslow on Tuesday.

Johnny’s Selected Seeds buys part of Winslow building from town for $1.65M

The seed company has occupied the building since 2002, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener. Winslow is hoping to sell the other part of the building to current occupant Orion Ropeworks in the next year.

Hundreds gather to honor Winslow fire captain

Fire and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered at Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville to honor Winslow fire Capt. Scott Higgins who died Monday at 49.

Winslow fire chief remembers captain as ‘most-loyal individual anybody could ask for’

Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez held back tears as he stood in front of an impromptu memorial for Capt. Scott Higgins that has been erected in the conference room of the fire station.

Charges brought in case of stolen donation bins for family of slain Waterville woman

Christopher Hodges, 31, of Winslow, has been charged with theft in connection to stealing donation bins meant to help the family of Melissa Sousa.

Community mourns unexpected death of Winslow fire captain who trained more than 700 Maine firefighters

Scott Higgins died unexpectedly Monday at age 49. His memorial service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville.

Winslow council approves purchase of $644,000 fire engine

The vehicle will replace the department's 15-year-old truck which was recently found to have rust problems; it will be financed through a five-year lease-purchase agreement.

Longtime Winslow fire department official dies unexpectedly at age 49

Fellow firefighters and town officials said Capt. Scott Higgins' loss will be felt statewide and that he was a consummate professional who also ran a Christmas tree farm.