Madeline St. Amour

Staff Writer

Madeline St. Amour covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, Vassalboro, China and Unity, as well as crime and the new Fiberight plant in Hampden. She started at the Sentinel in the spring of 2016 after graduating from the University at Albany in New York, where she worked as a stringer for the Associated Press at the Capitol bureau covering the minimum wage issue and tuition at public colleges. When she’s not in the newsroom, she enjoys trying new recipes, traveling and hiking.

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October 17, 2017

Winslow voters to decide on two councilors, contentious school bond

Two incumbents face two newcomers in the election on Nov. 7, when residents also will decide the fate of a $10.33 million school bond.
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October 17, 2017

Police: Sun glare caused crash involving truck, school bus in Waterville

Blinded by the sun, the driver of a box truck couldn’t see the stopped bus, crashing into it and stalling traffic for an hour.
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October 16, 2017

Trash tonnage the same despite pilot recycling program in Winslow

The town’s hopes to increase recycling and cut costs for trash disposal haven’t been realized, and soon will be facing major decisions when the contract with PERC runs out.
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October 14, 2017

Despite attempts to save it, federal Perkins Loan Program expires

The expiration leaves thousands of students in Maine — and beyond — without the subsidized loans for future college years.
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October 13, 2017

Manager says foreman didn’t follow protocol, sparked explosion in Detroit

Northeast Agricultural Sales’ general manager said workers are instructed to wash silos and not ‘scrape it with a shovel,’ which he said ignited Wednesday’s sulfur explosion that injured three.
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October 12, 2017

Vassalboro group takes on community building project despite tight deadline

Working with nonprofit WindowDressers, the group will provide low-cost window inserts for residents who sign up by Nov. 8.
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October 12, 2017

Equipment failure sparks fire at Sappi paper mill

Sappi’s emergency response team checked the fire before firefighters arrived, preventing any real damage.
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October 11, 2017

Three-vehicle crash in Winslow delays morning traffic

A Toyota pickup struck a utility pole and two dump trucks got stuck together, delaying travelers for a half-hour.
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October 10, 2017

Winslow Town Council votes to amend school bond question

Councilors also approved bans on truck traffic on Clifford Avenue and Paine Street and smoking in certain areas.
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October 9, 2017

Starks celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with a look at the past and a vision for the future

The small town welcomed Ashley Smith, a Hampshire College instructor, and members of the nonprofit Gedakina who shared their Native American traditions and a look at the future.