Greg Levinsky

Morning Sentinel

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.

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Published
May 7, 2021

Winslow police probe vehicle burglaries that occurred during school track meet

Three vehicles were broken into, including one car that had its window smashed, with stolen items including a wallet, purse and cash, police said.
Published
May 6, 2021

Town of China considers changing law enforcement coverage, sparking debate

Potential for change — from having town police officers to coverage by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office — fuels disagreement on social media.
Published
May 6, 2021

Waterville city offices closed until Monday over potential COVID-19 exposure

City Offices will reopen at 7:30 a.m. after posting a notice about the closure “out of an abundance of caution.”
Published
May 5, 2021

Winslow Public Schools eye return to in-person learning 5 days a week this fall

Superintendent Peter Thiboutout wrote a letter to the community Wednesday outlining the district’s intention to drop its hybrid model for the next school year, regardless of whether the state alters its physical distancing guidelines for schools.
Published
May 4, 2021

Oakland residents approve $5.9 million municipal budget at annual Town Meeting

The meeting was held at Messalonskee High School’s Performing Arts Center.
Published
May 4, 2021

Oakland Police debuting electric cars for administrative use

The cars come at no initial cost to Oakland’s taxpayers thanks to an Efficiency Maine program.
Published
May 3, 2021

Throughout pandemic, Colby College students continued civic engagement with virtual elements

The college’s civic engagement offerings were adjusted to fit pandemic protocols.
Published
May 2, 2021

TJ’s Burgers & Dogs in Waterville will not reopen after 20 years in business

Owner Jon Bard says he cannot operate the business for physical reasons or sell it because it does not meet the state’s revised licensing standards.
Published
April 30, 2021

Waterville manufacturing plant settles OSHA complaint with $220,000 in penalties

The Shyft Duramag LLC, which makes aluminum truck bodies and racks, originally faced penalties for workplace safety violations totaling $394,000.
Published
April 30, 2021

Large off-campus party celebrating Colby College lacrosse victory leads police to issue 34 summonses

Police issued summonses for underage drinking after responding to a noise complaint, and while Colby College said the party violated its COVID-19 protocols there have not been any positive cases linked to it.