Colin Ellis

Staff Writer

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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Published
March 1, 2017

Police confirm Fairfield police dog bit handler’s infant daughter

The dog, a 22-month-old named Rex, reportedly bit Officer Jordan Brook’s infant daughter, who suffered puncture wounds and bruised ribs.
Published
February 28, 2017

New Fairfield police dog held at shelter after bite incident involving baby

The dog, a nearly 2-year-old named Rex, has been placed at a Waterville animal shelter while a course of action is decided and an animal control officer finishes investigating.
Published
February 27, 2017

Norridgewock to hold tax relief workshop ahead of completed property revaluation

The town’s first evaluation since the early 1990s is slated to be completed before April 1, and the town will help residents apply for property tax exemptions.
Published
February 25, 2017

Some central Maine farms already producing maple syrup

While some producers got an early jump on tapping their trees in advance of making maple syrup, others are holding off a bit longer.
Published
February 24, 2017

New Waterville group aims to meet community needs of refugees

While trying to meet the immediate needs of a specific family from the African country of Burundi, the Waterville Area New Mainers Project is looking toward the future of helping others resettle.
Published
February 24, 2017

Waterville homeless shelter opens new units in expansion aimed at youth

As part of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter’s new Youth Empowerment Services program, 12 new affordable accommodations are available for homeless teens and young adults.
Published
February 23, 2017

Fairfield ATV club eyes use of state road as new access route

The use of a 1.2-mile access road on Route 23 in Fairfield ultimately would require state approval but has won the OK from Fairfield town officials.
Published
February 22, 2017

Colby College receives $10 million gift from Portland developer toward new athletic complex

The gift from Joe Boulos, who graduated from Colby in 1968, and his wife, Sheri, will aid the Waterville college’s plans to build a new athletic complex on campus.
Published
February 21, 2017

CGI Group celebrates its future in Waterville ahead of move to Hains building

A ribbon cutting ceremony came hours after the Harold Alfond Foundation announced a new student debt relief program, and both announcements could mean significant job growth for the region, officials said.
Published
February 19, 2017

KVCC program at Hinckley campus puts early education, families, science together

Discovery Groups held in the KVCC Family Lab and Nature Exploration Center on the Alfond Campus aim to put parents and children together in the classroom.