PHOTOS: Winslow has strong showing at USATF track and field trials

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Winslow’s Natalie Cassiana, competing at the USATF Youth Track and Field championships, held at Cony High School, in Augusta, on August 10.. (photo by Mark Huard, Central Maine Photography)

by Mark Huard

The USATF Youth Track and Field Championships took place at Cony High School on Saturday August 10. Over 1,000 youth track & competitors from all around the state of Maine were in attendance for a great day!

Eli Nadeau (photo by Mark Huard, Central Maine Photography)

Dominic Akoa (photo by Mark Huard, Central Maine Photography)

Charlie Young (photo by Mark Huard, Central Maine Photography)

EVENTS: 53rd annual blueberry festival set for Aug. 10

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One of Maine’s all-time most popular, beloved, and downright yummy summer events – Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival – is coming this year on Saturday, August 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow. Admission to the festival grounds is FREE.

Nearly 700 mouth-watering blueberry pies and “all things blueberry” baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($15 each; 2 for $25) may be picked up at the church anytime from 4 to 7 p.m., the previous evening (Friday, August 9) or the day of the festival (Saturday, August 10) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until they are sold out.

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

Kicking off the 53rd Annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday will be a delicious Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, from 7 to 10 a.m. Cost of the breakfast will be $7 per person and $5 for children ages 12 and under, payable at the door.

Other Great “Festival Festivities”

In addition to the “all things blueberry” pies and other delicious baked goods, festival patrons will enjoy live music outdoors, an inside-the-church organ concert by Josh Bickford, a big Gift Cards Raffle, a Lobster Raffle, and more.

More about the 53rd Annual Blueberry Festival

A beloved community favorite since 1972, the Blueberry Festival raises funds to empower the local humanitarian/Christian-service work of Winslow Congregational Church. Celebrating its 196th birthday this year, the historic church is housed in a building dating from 1796, which has been home to a worshipping congregation since 1828.

Everyone seeking a wonderful opportunity to gather and enjoy a treasure trove of “all things blueberry” is cordially invited to attend this year’s Blueberry Festival!

For more information about the 53rd annual Blueberry Festival, please call (207) 872-2544 or email news.winslowucc@gmail.com.

TEAM PHOTO: Winslow Minors Orange

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The Winslow Minors Orange baseball team, from left to right, Jackson Hernandez, Cedric Carey, Cooper Lindie, Logan Elwell, River Vigue, Maddox Maheu, Elliot Giroux, Xavier Roderick, Charles Holmes, Anthony Sproul, Landen Williams, Griffin Smith, Peter Small. Back, Coaches left to right Ben Carey, Justin Smith, and Tony Giroux. Not pictured, Erik Maheu. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)

TEAM PHOTO: Winslow Minors Black

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Winslow Minors Baseball Black Team: First row, left to right, Lynkin Willette, Sawyer Byrne, Colby Turmelle, Jude Poulin, Fenn Ouellette, and Jaxson Whitman. Second row, Andrew Harrington, Nathan Lecliar, Weston Young, Bronek Siviski, Bradley Schmidt, Nate Merrill, and Xavier Snell. Back, coaches Bruce Harrington, Taylor Byrne, Ryan Siviski, and David Snell. (photo by Mark Huard)

PHOTO: Refreshing

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Pat Byther photographed this bald eagle by the stream on the China Road, in Winslow.

Bridge construction update

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Please find below the anticipated traffic impacts and bridge closures for the week of June 24.

Note: the info published has been provided to the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is subject to sudden change based on staffing, weather, supply chain, etc.

Cianbro, of Pittsfield, the contractor, anticipates continuing eastbound left lane closures on the Ticonic Bridge project on various Monday-Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. depending on conditions.

Drivers are encouraged to drive cautiously, observe signage in the work zone, and reduce speed inside the work zone. Westbound travelers should continue to utilize the posted westbound detour.

Cianbro also reminds the traveling public of the following:

– ALL sidewalks on the Ticonic Bridge are closed for the safety of the public.
– Pedestrians should continue to use the pedestrian detour across the Two Cent Bridge. Pedestrians should not be walking around barricades, down the active lanes, in lane closures, or inside the work zone.
– Portable message boards and construction signing will continue to be used to provide advance warning and directions for the westbound detour route.

URGENT SAFETY REMINDER:

It is unlawful and unsafe to traverse the river via the rail bridge. Pedestrians have been observed doing so and are reminded of the dangers of such activity. Pedestrians must utilize the Two Cent Bridge for foot traffic.

Information provided by Mike Rocque – Consolidated Communications.

PUBLIC NOTICES for Thursday, June 20, 2024

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Town of China
EARLY OFFICE CLOSING

Attention China Residents:

China Town Office will be closing at noon on Friday, June 28, and closed Saturday, June 29, for fiscal year end reporting.

Town of Winslow
Notice of Public Hearing

In accordance with Section 213 of the Winslow Town Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will hold a public hearing in the Town Council Chambers, 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, Maine at 6:00 p.m. on July 8, 2024, on the following proposed Ordinances.

Ordinance No. 08-2024: Providing for: The Town of Winslow to approve an ordinance for signs on town-owned property.

All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard. Anyone having questions about the proposed ordinances or wishing to obtain a copy of it should contact the Winslow Town Clerk’s or Town Manager’s Office during regular office hours.

Audra Fleury
Town Clerk, Winslow, Maine.

Town of Palermo
Request for Sand Bids

The Town of Palermo is now accepting sand bids for the 2024-25 season. Bid applications can be found on our website: (townofpalermo.org) or at the Town of Palermo Office during regular business hours. The deadline for submitting a bid will be July 11, 2024.

TOWN OF FAIRFIELD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Fairfield Town Council will hold Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at the Community Center at 61 Water Street on Wednesday June 26 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comments on the following matter:

• To hear public comments on a renewal application for a special amusement permit for the purposes of music and dancing submitted by River Jack Tavern Main Street, Fairfield, Maine 04937

The Fairfield Town Council will hold Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at the Community Center, at 61 Water Street, on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing public comments on the following matter:

• Proposed statutory amendments to the Land Use Ordinance; Section 9.14 Accessory Dwelling Units.

Copies are available at the Town Office. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearings and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time.

Signed: Christine Keller,
Town Clerk

PHOTO: Winslow Majors Orange team

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Winslow Majors Orange baseball team: Front row, left to right, Gabe Loubier, Ayson Marshall , Rusty Vigue, Isaac Pepin, and Vinny Morin. Middle row, Matthew Harrington, Brice Moody, Chase Rancourt, Jace Poulin, Cameron Beaster, Bronsen Nelson, and Boston Blaney. Back, coaches Jordan Vigue, Mike Loubier, Jared Poulin, Mathew Beaster, and Richard Blaney. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)

New industrial business-space complex planned for Winslow

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Artist’s rendering of exterior look. (Contributed artwork)

submitted by Dave Carew

Kennebec Roofing, a family-owned business in Waterville, has begun construction of The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex (KIA), a premier, $2.8 million, 16,500 square foot industrial office-space property for local contractors and others, to be located at the high-visibility location of 875 China Road (Route 137), in Winslow, minutes away from Route 201 and Interstate 95. Named in memory of Kierra “KIA” Ann Lint, the strategic complex will offer state-of-the-art, 1,650-square-feet business spaces with mezzanine offices, garages, and amenities for mid-size contractors, such as roofing companies, those who install flooring, electricians, garage door companies, plumbers, and HVAC. At least 10 units are planned, which also may be used as warehouses or storefronts. A unit for sports organizations, available for rent by the hour or day for practice and games, will also be available, along with year-round storage facilities for boats and RVs.

View from the mezzanine. (Contributed artwork)

“The $2.8 million investment in The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex is critically important and impactful for our community,” said Garvan Donegan, Director of Planning, Innovation, and Economic Development for the Central Maine Growth Council. “This new commercial project brings much-needed commercial square-footage inventory into the Winslow and regional market, providing opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to establish a presence in Winslow, Maine. The Central Maine Growth Council, in conjunction with the Town of Winslow, is available to discuss public-private finance tools and economic development programs to support businesses looking to benefit from this key development project.”

George Lint, owner of Kennebec Roofing and a Winslow native, said The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex represents the culmination of one of his major business goals. “I am excited to see my dream of developing a much-needed commercial and multi-use facility in my hometown become reality,” Lint said. “I’m looking forward to future expansion plans to benefit the entire Winslow community.”

Among the benefits of renting office/business space within The Kennebec Roofing Industrial Annex will be flexible lease options; a year-round, climate-controlled environment; ample parking for tenants and their clients; secure outdoor and indoor storage for equipment and materials; custom-building of units to meet specific business needs; and high-bay commercial doors that allow easy access for large equipment and vehicles.

For more information, please call Kennebec Roofing at (207) 873-6128.

Springfield College recognizes local students (2024)

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Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts, has named William Banks, from Jefferson, to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2024 spring semester. Banks has a primary major of Physical Education. Also, Kaitlin Morrison, from Winslow, to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2024 spring semester. Morrison has a primary major of Communication Sci & Disorders.