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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.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it

by Dylan Tusinski January 10, 2025January 13, 2025

The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.

Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

1950s-style diner faces uncertain future after Augusta Denny’s closes

by Dylan Tusinski January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

In Central Maine Eats, city officials say there are no current plans for the distinctive diner building in Augusta; its parent company is closing 150 underperforming restaurants nationwide.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

After a contentious 2024, Winslow town councilors, officials share their resolutions for 2025

by Dylan Tusinski January 5, 2025January 6, 2025

Multiple resignations, social media scandals and alleged ethical violations plagued the Town Council in 2024. Some municipal officials said their New Year’s resolution is to change that in 2025, while others aim to prioritize policy.

Kennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News

Augusta woman charged with arson after allegedly setting apartment fire

by Dylan Tusinski January 4, 2025January 7, 2025

Amanda Condon, 37, of Augusta, was arrested after allegedly lighting a staircase outside an apartment building in Augusta ablaze.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Warming winters turn Waterville into unexpected skiing destination

by Dylan Tusinski January 4, 2025January 6, 2025

As warmer winters leave southern and western Maine with less snow each year, recreators are filling the gap with artificial snow in Waterville.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Cornville man sentenced for 2023 Waterville arson

by Dylan Tusinski January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Aaron Pelotte, 27, set fire to a Waterville duplex in January 2023.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics

Winslow appoints interim town manager, new council chair

by Dylan Tusinski January 2, 2025January 3, 2025

First-term councilor Fran Hudson became the chairperson, as councilors appointed Town Manager Ella Bowman’s interim successor in a tense meeting that highlighted the political fractures in Winslow’s council.