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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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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Winslow police eye full staffing with new apprenticeship program to train officers
Town officials said the program comes after the police department has struggled to fill vacant positions for full-time officers.
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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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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Kennebec County grand jury hands up indictment in Winslow stabbing
Justin Boucher, 21, of Waterville, whom police say attacked a 65-year-old man in January, was indicted last week on one count of aggravated assault and two counts of violating conditions of release.
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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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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Police release more information on Waterville cruiser crash
The crash involving a Waterville police officer and two others in a vehicle occurred Saturday afternoon on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Pedestrian hit by municipal plow truck in Winslow
The accident occurred when a 32-year-old man attempted to cross Benton Avenue as a public works truck sanding the street was backing up, according to police.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Waterville police officer, 2 others injured in crash
Waterville police Officer Mikayla Hodge and two others were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday after a crash on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Suspect in Winslow stabbing was retaliating against victim, police say
Justin Boucher, 21, appears to have attacked a 65-year-old man because he believed the older man had assaulted a family member, a Winslow police investigator said Friday.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
Man who repeatedly stabbed stranger in Winslow arrested and charged with assault, police say
Police Chief Leonard Macdaid said a 21-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday at a residence on Clinton Avenue following a brief chase.
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