Recent approval of solar farm triggers response from town to propose moratorium on development permits until ordinances are updated.
Greg Levinsky
Greg Levinsky's beat includes coverage of China, Oakland, Vassalboro, Winslow and more. Greg is a 2020 graduate of Boston University's College of Communication. He previously worked as a sports correspondent with The Boston Globe. While at Boston University, Greg interned with the Detroit Free Press, WEEI Sports Radio Network, Falmouth Commodores and BU Today. A Portland native, Greg now resides in Waterville. Feel free to contact him with story ideas, tips and even food recommendations via email, phone or social media.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
TIF district considered as ‘fix’ for downtown Oakland
Oakland Town Manager Gary Bowman urges City Council to consider tax increment financing to encourage development.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy gets creative with learning and safety
Chorus can be a challenge when harmonizing 14 feet apart with a face mask, but staff and students are making the most of the opportunity to keep the school open and singing.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Three-candidate race for town council district 3 seat highlight of Winslow ballot
The district 1 seat is also being contested with two candidates vying for the position.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland’s Kingdom Life Church moving forward — cautiously — with conference
The Tenacious Love conference has at least 70 people saying online they plan to attend the four-day event, although Senior Pastor Jamie Dickson says the church will adhere to the state’s 50-person limit.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Should there be more health and safety requirements at schools?
Health experts offered thoughts on any additional steps that could be taken beyond the six mandatory protocols outlined by the state.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based RSU 18 addresses concerns with cleaning product
Vital Oxide, used in RSU 18 to clean surfaces, can fade clothing under certain circumstances, but the manufacturer says it is not toxic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Safety concerns, hopes for unity top Oakland-based school district talks
Three days into the start of classroom and remote instruction, parents, teachers and staff in Regional School Unit 18 discussed their experiences during a board meeting Wednesday night.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Postal carrier pickets Oakland office claiming he’s not paid for package deliveries
Adam Stalilonis’ part-time rural route has seen a major uptick in online ordered packages, causing him to work extra hours for no pay, a situation he has been told affects more than 1,500 routes in northern New England.