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
February 17, 2017

Central Maine communities digging out fire hydrants after big snowfall

Communities respond in varied ways as to who is responsible for digging out hydrants, but are appreciating the public’s help following big snowfall earlier this week.
Published
February 16, 2017

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office reports fake Facebook account

In a post on Facebook, the sheriff’s office reported a bogus account had posted a notice about a homicide that never happened, similar to hoax accounts reported in December by Skowhegan and Augusta police.
Published
February 14, 2017

Another foot of snow predicted for Wednesday as central Maine digs out from 2 feet

Wednesday’s storm is forecast to start in the morning in the Augusta-Waterville area and continue all day and into the evening, unleashing 12-13 inches in the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
February 12, 2017

Decades old July Fourth celebration having trouble finding a home

After failing to come up with a plan to move to Fairfield, the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration continues to look for a new venue for the annual celebration.
Published
February 7, 2017

Two people killed in Palmyra apartment house fire

Several other residents escaped uninjured from the early morning fire at 81 Square Road, while two bodies were found in the burning rubble.
Published
February 6, 2017

Fairfield officials start work on $5.6 million municipal budget

The town’s Budget Committee will discuss the council’s proposed budget of just over $10.8 million, which includes estimated school and county expenses, at a workshop this month.
Published
February 6, 2017

Stolen Fairfield car found in Vassalboro

The car, which had been repossessed by the bank, disappeared on Jan. 12 and was found on Jan. 31, police said.
Published
February 2, 2017

Artist’s portraits of ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ sparks discussion at Thomas College

Robert Shetterly, a Maine artist, has a series of over 200 portraits of Americans who exhibited courage and addressed major issues facing the country during their lives.
Published
February 1, 2017

Fairfield-based district board applying to replace 3 schools, possibly with new consolidated building

The School Administrative District 49 board of directors will send applications to the Maine Department of Education for new elementary schools in Albion, Clinton and Fairfield.
Published
January 30, 2017

Colby College president vows to protect students, staff following Trump travel order

Colby president David A. Greene said the college ‘is ‘offering tailored assistance based on each individual’s circumstance,’ while about 100 people gathered Monday night outside Waterville City Hall to protest the immigration order.