David Warren

Morning Sentinel

David is the Morning Sentinel's city editor. He joined the staff in Waterville in August of 2021, arriving from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where he was the public safety editor. Prior to working for the Missouri paper, David served as the supervisory breaking news staffer for The Associated Press based in Dallas; as executive editor of The Bristol Press & The New Britain Herald in Connecticut; city editor of the Globe-News in Amarillo, Texas; and deputy metro editor at The Sun in San Bernardino, California. He’s no stranger to Maine: early in his career, David served as city editor of the Kennebec Journal, wire editor at the Portland Press Herald and as a copy editor at the Sun Journal.

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Published
July 20, 2023

Unity Environmental University sees enrollment grow as it continues transition to distance learning

Officials at the university, formerly known as Unity College, said that within a couple of years, they expect to enroll more than 10,000 full-time students.
Published
July 17, 2023

New Hampshire man dies in Mercer camper fire, officials say

It’s believed the fire occurred more than a week before the body of Wayne Bouchard, 64, was discovered Saturday, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Published
July 13, 2023

Money emerges as key obstacle to housing asylum seekers at Unity campus

Unity Environmental University remains open to a proposal to house as many as 600 asylum seekers on its Unity campus, but no funding source has so far been identified for the approximately $10 million that would be needed.
Published
July 11, 2023

Photos: Maine International Film Festival takes center stage in Waterville

Plenty of work was done to prepare for the recent opening of the film festival, which is being held primarily in downtown Waterville for the first time, much to the delight of business owners anticipating a jump in sales. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
July 6, 2023

Arborist from Athens dies in fall from tree in China

Christopher Thwing, 35, was working Wednesday afternoon when he accidentally severed his safety line and then fell to the ground, officials said.
Published
June 29, 2023

Nine vehicles involved in crash on Interstate 95 in Bangor

The Maine State Police said the wreck Thursday was triggered by a northbound motorist who came to a sudden stop in the passing lane.
Published
June 27, 2023

Photos: Cafe and bakery becomes mainstay in Pittsfield

PoponOvers has been operating for several years on Main Street in Pittsfield and has developed a loyal following for those looking for a fresh meal or tasty baked treat. And don’t forget about the ice cream, too. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
June 20, 2023

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

Tiffany Lopes’ Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she’s eyeing a second shop in Augusta.
Published
June 16, 2023

Asylum seekers proposal for Unity under review by state as group seeks transitional housing for hundreds

The Greater Portland Council of Governments is seeking to have upward of 600 people housed on the campus of Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College.
Published
June 9, 2023

Photos: Lawrence High School seniors receive their diplomas

Seniors at Lawrence High in Fairfield entered a new chapter of their lives following their commencement ceremony at the high school. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.