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
March 25, 2017

China residents OK causeway project, debate land use code changes

Voters at Town Meeting also approved paying emergency responders.
Published
March 22, 2017

Residents at China Town Meeting to vote on Causeway Road projects, firefighter pay

The $2.22 million town budget will not affect the tax rate, the town manager said, even as residents consider proposals.
Published
March 21, 2017

Unity group envisions five projects to help make town a ‘destination’

With help from GrowSmart Maine and the town’s Economic Development Committee, the Waldo County town is moving forward with ideas for attracting more businesses and people.
Published
March 20, 2017

Jackman house used as second home destroyed by fire

Jackman Fire Chief Bill Jarvis said the cause of the blaze isn’t considered suspicious and that the owners had planned to move into the house full-time after retiring.
Published
March 19, 2017

Skowhegan woman arrested after 11 dogs found in poor conditions at her residence

Nicole Bizier, 32, has been charged with illegally selling puppies online.
Published
March 19, 2017

10 ducks saved from Wilton shed fire

A heat lamp started the fire, according to officials.
Published
March 18, 2017

Arrest made in Waterville motel robbery case

Police arrested Patrick Leblanc, 21, of Skowhegan early Saturday in connection with the crime.
Published
March 18, 2017

Burnham residents OK proposal to look at Interstate 95 exit

Small changes were made to the Town Meeting warrant, leaving the municipal budget around $600,000.
Published
March 18, 2017

Sidney residents OK $2 million bond for town projects, purchases

Voters at the Town Meeting also approved a ban on marijuana businesses and an ordinance establishing mooring regulations.
Published
March 17, 2017

Oakland police officers vote to join union

Patrol officers voted 6-0 Friday to join the Maine Association of Police, a move that initially shocked the town manager.