Charles Franklin Santana, 29, was in the police cruiser when he allegedly head-butted an officer in the face.
Madeline St. Amour
Madeline St. Amour covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, Vassalboro, China and Unity, as well as crime and the new Fiberight plant in Hampden. She started at the Sentinel in the spring of 2016 after graduating from the University at Albany in New York, where she worked as a stringer for the Associated Press at the Capitol bureau covering the minimum wage issue and tuition at public colleges. When she’s not in the newsroom, she enjoys trying new recipes, traveling and hiking.
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Woodshed in Embden totaled after ashes catch fire
The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
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Attorneys working on case of Dakota the dog ask District Court to reconsider decision
The dog has faced a euthanization order since March, but the governor granted her a “full and free pardon.”
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China committee hires forester to manage half of town park
China is hoping to provide recreation for everyone at Thurston Park, while also reaping revenue from logging.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Winslow building committee gets approval to hire construction manager for consolidation project
The schools panel hopes to get a manager by the end of May and settle on a design and budget for the November referendum.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
47-mile trail from Unity to Belfast to celebrate grand opening in June
The trail from the hills of Waldo County to the midcoast pass through more than 60 private landowners’ property along the way.
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Garvan Donegan, of Central Maine Growth Council, becomes Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star
Donegan, a senior economic development specialist at the council, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 27 award ceremony.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Stockton Springs man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at partner, assaulting her
Police also said they found drugs in the residence while executing a search warrant.
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Peg Campbell wins Mid-Maine Chamber’s Customer Service Stardom award
Campbell, administrative assistant at the accounting firm PFBF CPAs in Oakland, will receive her award at the chamber’s April 27 award ceremony.
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Panel to examine Maine law on dangerous dogs
A Winslow legislator’s bill, which calls for stronger restrictions on such dogs, is likely to be considered next year.