The six new owners are set to begin Saturday while founder Kim Vandermeulen will work with them as a consultant. The craft brewery and tasting room officially changes hands this summer.
Chris Bouchard
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.
Hallowell purchases new police, fire vehicles
The vehicles cost the city $643,000.
Hallowell officials OK $250,000 loan to purchase land for new public works building
City Manager Gary Lamb said the land cost $275,000 altogether, but because the city’s borrowing limit is $250,000, it had to pay $25,000 down and then take out a loan.
Lewiston-based nonprofit to open 2 recovery homes in Winthrop
An Angel’s Wing Inc. will hold a grand opening Saturday for Cory’s Place, for women, and Kristopher’s Home, for men, in Winthrop.
Winthrop council opts to bond money for required repairs to school parking lot
The town will pay about $220,000 over five years to bring the Winthrop Grade School parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Winthrop High School senior leads effort to help foster children
Due to Maddie Weymouth’s efforts, some 50 people contributed about $800 to buy items expected to bring joy to foster children awaiting placement at a new home.
Major storm blankets central Maine
The rate of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, was higher than usual at roughly 2 to 3 inches per hour in the morning.
Fayette broadband approval request moved to March, more information sought
If a grant is approved later this month, residents could have internet by the end of 2024.
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
After sustaining cold weather damage, Winthrop library boiler needs complete replacement
Library Director Richard Fortin said the replacement is estimated at just under $50,000.