Ralph Littlefield Jr., 73, was riding the ATV on his property Monday when a wheel caught a muddy rut and the vehicle tumbled over, trapping him underneath.
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Apple does not fall far from family tree in Madison
Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages
There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
China school has a new well but concerns over water contamination linger
RSU 18 is working with the state to install a filtration system for the well that was dug over the summer for China Middle School, which contended last year with unacceptably high levels of PFAS and then more recently when the chemical antimony was detected.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow property owners voice frustration to Town Council about increased tax bills
The tax rate decreased this year, but a townwide revaluation has led to a dramatic increase in property assessments, resulting in larger tax bills and upset property owners.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, News
As Winslow revamps public safety operations, former employees speak of director with abrasive style
Former employees say Leonard Macdaid’s leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.
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Five hurt, several vehicles damaged on I-95 in Sidney as traffic slows for car fire
Two drivers failed to slow or properly merge with traffic Wednesday and hit other vehicles as motorists slowed because of a car fire in the breakdown lane, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival draws hundreds of beer drinkers to new location
The event marked the ‘unofficial close of summer’ and featured hundreds of Maine-brewed beers, wines, ciders and more.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
More than a pound of crack cocaine seized, three arrested in raid on Anson home
The raid on River Road in Anson followed a monthslong investigation into the sale of crack cocaine and fentanyl from the residence, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.