Customers’ claims on social media were corroborated by a half dozen incident reports from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office that detail a pattern of neglect and a lack of communication from the Belgrade Boat Shop and its owner.
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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Winslow council holds closed-door meeting after councilor sought protective order against town manager
The public was not allowed in the meeting room once councilors voted to move into executive session, but voices and shouting within the room could be heard from outside.
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Judge denies Winslow councilor’s request for protection order against town manager
Councilor Mike Joseph claimed he feared for his safety when Town Manager Ella Bowman yelled and wagged her finger in his face after a council meeting, which a judge later ruled was not harassment.
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Wild Blueberry Weekend a tasty celebration of Maine
The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state’s wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country’s wild blueberries.
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Skowhegan River Fest returns as organizers promote future downtown river park
This year’s festivities were meant to publicize organizers’ efforts to construct a whitewater ‘river park’ in downtown Skowhegan, along with getting people outdoors and in the river.
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One dead, one injured in fiery crash on Route 201 in Richmond
One pickup truck caught fire and another rolled over in the early morning crash, authorities say.
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More Maine police departments join program for drivers with disorders
The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.
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Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion
The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
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Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
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Rome to hold special election in August to fill seat left by selectman who died
Residents are scheduled to elect Robert Hudson’s successor Aug. 9