Colin Ellis began writing for the Morning Sentinel in winter of 2016. He covers general news in Fairfield and other surrounding communities of Somerset County. Originally from Portland, he began writing for The Forecaster in southern Maine in the summer of 2014 before joining the Sentinel. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont, and returned to Maine in spring of 2013.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
Trial of Troy woman charged in her baby’s death starts
The prosecution says Miranda Hopkins might not have intended to kill her baby, but she was negligent; while the defense argues that the baby was killed by one of Hopkins’ other children.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2017
Waterville group to propose ban on single-use plastic bags
The Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition has been working on the issue since the summer and wants to propose an ordinance banning plastic bags at certain stores in the city.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Incumbent, challenger vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council
Two others are running for seats on the SAD 49 School Board.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Trial of Troy mother accused of killing infant son to begin Monday in Belfast
Miranda Hopkins, was indicted for manslaughter in the death of her 7-week-old son, Jaxson, will go on trial after a judge refused to admit a polygraph test as evidence.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Developers propose another massive solar array, this time in Clinton
The proposed $30 million array would power 7,000 homes, similar to a proposal in Fairfield.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2017
RSU 9 voters approve budget on fourth try
With a much smaller turnout than participated in the previous referendum, in September, voters approved the $33.6 million school budget.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2017
Man in custody following police standoff in Corinna
Gregory Frank, 55, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault Monday afternoon following a six-hour standoff with Maine State Police.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2017
Waterville pastor honored with prestigious grant, recognized for preaching skills
The Rev. Thomas Blackstone of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church was selected for a grant that will allow him three months of travel which will conclude with a silent retreat in Colorado.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2017
Residents report problems a week after river drawdown at Skowhegan dam
The company that owns the dam, Brookfield Renewable, reports receiving a few complaint calls after repair work resulted in an unforeseen drawdown last week.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2017
Palermo Community Center drills well to provide water for garden
The center has been involved in a long-running dispute with the Malcolm Glidden American Legion Post 163 over the garden the post claims is not allowed under terms of a lease.
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