The project has been talked about for 15 years, replacing but a grant and a donation of services are now helping it move forward.
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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Vassalboro may hold special Town Meeting to rule on recreational marijuana
Residents voiced mostly opposition to retail stores and growers at a public hearing Thursday night.
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Cause unknown in fire that destroys Phillips home
The only person in the house at the time escaped after a fire started in the garage, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
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Police: Irving Oil truck damaged, possibly leaked for miles in Fairfield area
The truck was being driven from Albion and Benton area to Fairfield, where the leak was discovered, and Maine State Police are investigating.
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Norridgewock house fire displaces family of five
The fire started in the upstairs bedroom at the Mechanic Street home and is not believed to be suspicious, officials said.
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Training key in cybersecurity protection, officials say at forum
Thomas College and the Maine Emergency Management Agency hope to hold future webinars and create material for towns about how to secure information following local cases of cyber attacks on government agencies and hospitals.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Waterville area towns kick off the Christmas season with parades, tree lightings
Some towns, such as Unity, are starting new traditions to reinvigorate the community during the holidays.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man charged with drunken driving after striking car, house
Joshua R. Perkins, 26, was allegedly driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit following his arrest early Saturday morning.
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Waterville police investigate report of assault at Head of Falls
The victim was allegedly struck on the head and was intoxicated when police arrived.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Central Mainers to join Women’s March on Washington after Trump inauguration
More than 1,500 people are traveling from Maine, including a former Waterville mayor and college students.