Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.
Zara Norman
Zara Norman is a reporter covering the Winslow and Oakland area for the Morning Sentinel. She graduated from Brown University in 2022, where she took classes in journalism while majoring in History and Classics. While at Brown she managed a comedy publication and interned with The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island bureau. A native to England, Zara now lives in Waterville.
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Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
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Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building
The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.
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Man, 92, who went missing in Skowhegan and was later found, has died
Roger L. Wing was found early Sunday after he wandered away from a home in frigid weather, but police said he died a few days later.
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Architecture students at UMaine-Augusta to help with renovation of Oakland’s Memorial Hall
UMA students are collaborating with Oakland officials to brainstorm ways to renovate the 1870s structure, which is one of four Civil War memorial buildings in Maine.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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Ann McGowan, former Morning Sentinel managing editor, dies at 87
A member of the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame, McGowan worked for the Morning Sentinel for more than 35 years and was considered a trailblazer for female journalists in the state.
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Solon Hotel owners say listing property is smart business, not a sign they are jumping ship
The landmark hotel was listed for sale last week at $999,000, just a month after reopening, but co-owner Faith Goguen says she and her husband, Bruce, remain committed to the property as they take a long view of their business operations.
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Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer
The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.
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Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get “back to business” with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.