Colin Ellis began writing for the Morning Sentinel in winter of 2016. He covers general news in Fairfield and other surrounding communities of Somerset County. Originally from Portland, he began writing for The Forecaster in southern Maine in the summer of 2014 before joining the Sentinel. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont, and returned to Maine in spring of 2013.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2017
Arts festival at Skowhegan brewery showcases Somerset County cultural offerings
The second annual Somerset Family Arts Festival served as a fundraiser for developing a cultural plan for the region.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2017
Central Maine Growth Council hosts renewable energy workshop
Speakers outlined the processes by which small business owners and farmers in rural areas can take advantage of rural development loans and grants.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2017
Unexpected work will require river drawdown at Skowhegan dam
Concrete deterioration at the Weston Dam will require the head pond to be drawn down by 9 feet for up to six weeks.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2017
Missing priest with ties to Waterville confirmed dead by medical examiner
The Rev. Clement Thibodeau disappeared in mid-July, and his car and body were found over the weekend.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2017
Madison Area High School evacuated Monday after fake bomb threat
The word ‘bomb’ was discovered etched on a bathroom dispenser, but no bomb was found during a search of the school.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2017
ProPublica reporter honored with Colby College’s Lovejoy Award
Alec MacGillis, known for his work on politics and government, said it was important to focus on the ‘places left behind.’
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2017
Fairfield enters partnership to explore solar array on closed landfill
The town is partnering with Falmouth-based Gizos Energy LLC to study the possible construction of a 5-megawatt array near Kennebec Valley Community College.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2017
Fairfield Town Council agrees to double size of its TIF district
By amending the district, the town has increased the Teague TIF district to more than 670 acres.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2017
Rare steer still missing after escaping at Common Ground Fair
The missing black Wagyu steer, believed to be one of only two in Maine, escaped last week and hasn’t been tracked down.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2017
Speed, alcohol believed to be factors in Madison crash
Police say Carl Perkins, 52, lost control of his car before striking a skidder in a business parking lot.
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