Town Manager Michael Heavener is asking that the council vote on a resolution that would allow him to sign an agreement with engineering firm Wunderlich-Malec.
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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China selectmen decide to hold special vote on recreational marijuana moratorium
The majority of voters in China were against Question 1 at the Nov. 8 ballot, and residents may vote on a moratorium at the annual Town Meeting.
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Autopsy report reveals ‘state of mind’ of woman found dead in Kennebec River in Waterville
Lexxi Sironen was found dead in the Kennebec River on Sept. 6, and while the cause of death was officially ‘undetermined,’ the autopsy report says drowning was the most likely cause and lists several impairing chemicals in her system.
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Fourth church targeted in series of burglaries, attempts in Waterville
The Unitarian Universalist Church is the latest to find a damaged door and evidence of forced entry days after a trio of city churches were also targeted.
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Jackson man arrested for allegedly raping child
Paul Andrews, 33, was arrested by Maine State Police on Tuesday on a class A charge of gross sexual assault.
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Winslow pilots food waste recycling program to divert recyclables and save on tipping fees
The town’s waste committee is looking at ways to decrease the tons of trash it has to pay fees on.
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Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner in Waterville prepares for 10th holiday event on Sunday
As organizers take extra precautions following a fatal wagon accident last year, the Christmas Day event on Sunday still aims to ensure no one has to spend the holiday alone and can enjoy a nice meal, the event founder said.
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China Planning Board to take second look at plan to convert barn to wedding venue
The controversial proposal for a barn at 701 Neck Road would allow the space to be used for events like weddings, which has drawn noise concerns from neighbors.
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Industry seasonal home destroyed by fire
The cause of the blaze at 34 New Sharon Road was undetermined, officials said.
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Winslow Public Library to show off new display of historical artifacts
The display case, bought mostly with grant money, will contain artifacts from the most recent dig at Fort Halifax.