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Crews are working along China Road to install larger drainage pipes and conduct other work to alleviate the flooding that has occurred for years at the intersection of China Road and Bay Street.

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

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

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.

When elected officials bend the rules, it's easy for the public to lose faith.

The Town Council authorized the action Monday after one member of the board said recently that he's seen councilors gather at the business run by the council chairman to discuss municipal affairs.

The Town Council authorized the action Monday after one member of the board said recently that he's seen councilors gather at the business run by the council chairman to discuss municipal affairs.

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau's property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau's property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.