The cause of a fire that destroyed two structures and displaced a family Monday afternoon is now under investigation, officials say.
Dylan Tusinski
Staff Writer
Dylan Tusinski is an investigative reporter with the Maine Trust for Local News' quick strike team, where his stories largely focus on money, drugs and government accountability. He has written about international drug trafficking rings, Maine's housing crisis, political polarization and much more. He previously worked for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville from 2023 to 2025. When he's not on the clock, Dylan can often be found at the nearest Grateful Dead cover band show or minor league hockey game.
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Fairfield Town Council race heats up with 7 candidates for 3 seats
Two candidates are vying to fill the remainder of a resigning councilor’s term, while five others campaign for two open seats.
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Five candidates vie for 3 seats on China Select Board
Residents Edwin Bailey, Tod Detre and Thomas Rumpf are seeking their first terms on the town’s five-person Select Board. Two candidates, Brent Chesley and Blane Casey, are incumbent councilors seeking reelection.
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Update: Several people, including juveniles, arrested by U.S. Marshals on gun charges in Skowhegan
Two juveniles and one 18-year-old were arrested in connection to violent weapons offenses out of Massachusetts, officials said.
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PFAS contamination prompts ‘do not eat’ advisory in parts of Albion, Freedom, Unity
Authorities are warning residents not to eat wild deer or turkey after testing found dangerous levels of “forever chemicals” in the area’s wildlife.
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‘This will help a little bit’: Couple provide Sidney farmland for solar array to fight climate change
Carl and Janet Quirion allowed their land to be used for a new solar array in Sidney that is expected to produce enough electricity to power about 500 homes.
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Clinton man charged with murder in Waterville shooting
Authorities investigated a shooting on Highwood Street that prompted school officials in Waterville, Oakland and Fairfield to take lockout precautions Tuesday morning. On a video from a nearby porch camera, below, what appears to be gunshots can be heard.
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China residents to vote on making elected positions appointed, banning high-voltage power lines
Residents are set to vote Nov. 5 on five ordinances, ranging from a temporary moratorium on new electric transmission lines to changes to the town’s development district and land codes.
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Chief: Two injured, families displaced after fire destroys home in Pittsfield
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which consumed a house and damaged a nearby trailer, burning two residents and displacing two families.
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Fairfield-based nonprofit group unveils trailer to help homeless, veterans
The new trailer is to provide winter coats, sleeping bags, snow boots, toothpaste, deodorant and other necessities each month to about 100 homeless veterans and others in need.