The blaze at 378 Barker Road is believed to have begun in a workshop, before spreading into a barn and house, according to officials.
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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Clinton home destroyed by fire Wednesday morning
No one was injured in the fire, which appears accidental, Clinton Fire Chief Travis Leary said.
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Pittsfield man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault charges involving children
A criminal complaint filed last year alleged that Charles Frost “did engage in a sexual act with a minor,” according to Somerset and Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney.
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State Senate candidate’s campaign flyer featuring Winslow town councilors raises ethics concerns
Michael Perkins, a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate, released a flyer that some residents and town officials say could mislead voters into thinking he has been endorsed by the Winslow Town Council and town of Winslow.
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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As Winslow budget talks ramp up, town manager says tax bills won’t increase
Although labor costs, inflation and several large infrastructure projects are expected to raise the town’s budget by about $2 million, Town Manager Ella Bowman is proposing no change in the tax rate.
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Man rescued after being trapped in Winslow garage fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Winslow’s fire chief said he believes it was an accident.
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Man charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography in Somerset County
Clancy Trenton Scott, 23, was arrested last week after a complaint from the public, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Winslow council considers public transit program for older residents
Councilor Fran Hudson and Town Manager Ella Bowman proposed reviving the town’s partnership with KVCAP to offer residents on-call bus service.
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Future of emergency services in central Maine up for debate as Delta Ambulance raises rates
As town officials worry about rising costs, Delta said it is giving them a good deal, and that its struggles are not unique.