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
February 8, 2023

Pittsfield man arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ business where he previously worked, police say

Benjamin Scott Therrien was being held Wednesday at the Somerset County Jail on a charge of terrorizing after threatening to target his former employer, according to Pittsfield police Chief Vicente Morris.
Published
February 3, 2023

Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead

After earlier warmer temperatures postponed their efforts, Amish workers spent Thursday carving blocks of ice from a farm pond for storage in icehouses to keep produce and other foods cold for the months ahead.
Published
December 30, 2022

Pushing aside life’s challenges, woman takes ownership of longstanding Waterville business

Ashley Ann Ferris, who struggled as a single mother to provide for her three daughters, is the new owner of Waterville Florist & Formal Wear and is working with the founder, Jeff Karter, to expand its offerings.
Published
December 23, 2022

Rich Abrahamson: One man’s push to downsize helps Hartland woman expand her Christmas spirit

The Morning Sentinel’s Rich Abrahamson needed to unload his collection of Christmas blow molds, and Danielle Gould was happy to take them since it meant she could grow her own collection and continue to spread Christmas cheer.
Published
December 21, 2022

Three men charged following armed confrontation in Clinton

A resident of a home on Cindy Blodgett Drive told police he returned home Tuesday to find the suspects there and a dispute arose over money the men said they were owed.
Published
December 17, 2022

Photos: The construction of Waterville’s Paul J. Schupf Art Center

Saturday was the opening of the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville and a day-long series of events were planned for families. Construction of the center lasted about a year and a half in the heart of downtown and the center is seen as a landmark destination for years to come featuring a variety of art and cultural offerings.
Published
December 8, 2022

Athens man dies while in custody at Somerset County Jail

Virgil White, 33, was being held on a domestic violence charge when he was pronounced dead Monday morning at the jail in Madison.
Published
December 6, 2022

Hartland man dies when SUV strikes tree in Canaan

The wreck occurred Friday on state Route 23 and claimed the life of a 59-year-old man who authorities have not yet identified.
Published
November 29, 2022

Photos: Fairfield History House receives a Christmas makeover

About a dozen people have gathered each Tuesday since October to decorate the Fairfield History House, also known as the Cotton-Smith House, in time for a Christmas in Maine open house planned for Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. The house, owned by the Fairfield Historical Society, is located at 42 High St. in Fairfield. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
November 28, 2022

Photos: Santa comes to Kringleville in Waterville

Santa Claus took time away from busy operations at the North Pole to meet with children Sunday at Kringleville in Waterville and hear what they want for Christmas. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.