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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June 3, 2016

Lawrence graduates celebrate choosing their paths on Friday

The Fairfield-area high school graduated 141 students after speeches from the class president, the salutatorian and the valedictorian.
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June 2, 2016

Vassalboro to vote on using Fiberight for waste disposal at Town Meeting

Money for the China Region Lakes Alliance and approval for a community development grant application are also on the warrant.
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June 1, 2016

Restoration of Oakland’s Old School House to proceed despite lead paint

The Oakland Area Historical Society’s president discusses plans to draw on the community for support at Town Council meeting.
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May 31, 2016

Oakland Town Council to discuss lead paint found in Old School House

The Oakland Historical Society will update town officials at Wednesday’s meeting on hoped-for renovation to the 2-century-old building.
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May 31, 2016

Fairfield man charged with unlawful sexual contact

Michael F. Stewert Jr., 36, was scheduled for Tuesday arraignment on the felony charge.
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May 30, 2016

Memorial Day ceremony in Skowhegan honors local veterans who still serve

A new format for the annual ceremony recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their communities after leaving the armed forces.
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May 29, 2016

Two RSU 18 schools win paint grant to brighten up schools

Campbell’s True Value donates 40 gallons of paint to Messalonskee High School and China Elementary.
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May 27, 2016

Lonely Benton students get boost with buddy benches

The Student Council raised money for two playground benches that help kids make friends.
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May 26, 2016

State bond to fund health, safety fixes at six RSU 18 schools

Projects at schools in China, Oakland, Belgrade and Sidney will include asbestos removal, sprinklers and other renovations after voters approved the bond issue at Tuesday’s referendum.
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May 26, 2016

Messalonskee Middle School students have hands-on science fun

Seventh- and eighth-graders at the Oakland school raised brook trout from eggs and spent the day with experts and volunteers before releasing the fish.