Since 2014, Vassalboro first responder Dan Mayotte has logged nearly 30 errors with the Augusta regional communication center, which is under scrutiny because of a staffing shortage.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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China to elect three people as selectmen, decide on town policies
Municipal referenda primarily ask China residents for approval of various expenditures — and rules to govern expenditures going forward.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Oakland voters to elect 2 councilors, decide proposed fire station’s fate
As Dana Wrigley and Don Borman seek re-election to the council, Kelly Roderick hopes her third time running will be the charm; residents also will vote on a $2.6 million plan to build a fire station.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Two military veterans face off in Winslow’s only council race this season
Ben Twitchell, who has held the District 2 seat for six years, finds a challenge in newly eligible opponent Earl Watts.
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Car hits loaded log truck in Norridgewock, resulting in five-vehicle crash
Shaughn Cargill, of South China, crossed the centerline on Madison Road around 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, initiating the incident, in which two people suffered minor injuries.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Pittsfield man arrested after alleged year-long sexual assault of minor
Kent Lary, 59, told authorities he had a sexual relationship with a local girl since she was 14.
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Historic central Maine safe houses reveal area’s ties to Underground Railroad
Even in Maine, families involved with helping runaway slaves escape to Canada feared the vigilant eyes of disapproving neighbors.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
With architect and construction manager locked down, Winslow proceeds with school updates
The move follows a close vote in June over an $8.1 million bond to pay for renovations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
A technological match made in Newport
Although Maine’s wood turneries have dwindled, one facility continues to thrive as its unique way of making drumsticks and mallets makes it the world’s leader.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta police uncertain solution to Kennebec County’s dispatch concerns
To accommodate an influx of 25,000 annual calls, the city’s department would need to hire four new dispatchers, driving annual rates higher than towns might be willing to budget for.