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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Published
April 20, 2017

Vienna man arrested in Fairfield after allegedly assaulting police officer

Charles Franklin Santana, 29, was in the police cruiser when he allegedly head-butted an officer in the face.
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April 20, 2017

Woodshed in Embden totaled after ashes catch fire

The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
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April 19, 2017

Attorneys working on case of Dakota the dog ask District Court to reconsider decision

The dog has faced a euthanization order since March, but the governor granted her a “full and free pardon.”
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April 18, 2017

China committee hires forester to manage half of town park

China is hoping to provide recreation for everyone at Thurston Park, while also reaping revenue from logging.
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April 18, 2017

Winslow building committee gets approval to hire construction manager for consolidation project

The schools panel hopes to get a manager by the end of May and settle on a design and budget for the November referendum.
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April 18, 2017

47-mile trail from Unity to Belfast to celebrate grand opening in June

The trail from the hills of Waldo County to the midcoast pass through more than 60 private landowners’ property along the way.
Published
April 18, 2017

Garvan Donegan, of Central Maine Growth Council, becomes Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star

Donegan, a senior economic development specialist at the council, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 27 award ceremony.
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April 18, 2017

Stockton Springs man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at partner, assaulting her

Police also said they found drugs in the residence while executing a search warrant.
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April 17, 2017

Peg Campbell wins Mid-Maine Chamber’s Customer Service Stardom award

Campbell, administrative assistant at the accounting firm PFBF CPAs in Oakland, will receive her award at the chamber’s April 27 award ceremony.
Published
April 15, 2017

Panel to examine Maine law on dangerous dogs

A Winslow legislator’s bill, which calls for stronger restrictions on such dogs, is likely to be considered next year.