Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Facing a potential $1.2 million budget increase, Winthrop sets workshop schedule
The proposed budget of $17.9 million includes wage increases for some town workers and first responders.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Despite new ordinance, some Winthrop boaters can keep illegal moorings in town waters until July
The mooring ordinance, which will limit new moorings after April 7, has been controversial among local boaters and prompted sharp questions at a Monday night meeting from some people against the new rules.
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Winthrop concert benefits Autism Society of Maine
Van der Brew hosted a free concert in honor of World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday, with donations benefiting the Autism Society of Maine.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Litchfield looks to cap budget increase to 10%
The proposed $3.1 million budget will be decided by voters at the annual Town Meeting on June 18.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Litchfield’s oldest resident, who fought in World War II, plans a 100-yard-dash for his 100th birthday
Eugene Thompson, 99, was recently awarded the town’s Boston Post Cane and in less than a year, plans to celebrate his 100th birthday by running a 100-yard-dash.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2022
Old Hallowell Day to return in July after two-year hiatus due to pandemic
The mostly outdoors celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, with the traditional parade and many other events.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Winthrop expected to hold June election to fill Town Council vacancy left by Moran’s death
Councilor elected in June to serve until the November election, when residents are to elect a councilor to a three-year term.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Litchfield residents urge contracting with Humane Society for animal shelter instead of using box trailer
The town pays a local animal shelter that uses a retrofitted box trailer on Stevenstown Road.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
New Winthrop ordinance aims to clear town waters of moorings, crafts not linked to nearby lakefront property
The ordinance will regulate the installation of moorings within 200 feet of the shoreline and ensure the materials used comply with EPA and Maine DEP regulations.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2022
Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021
Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.
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