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
February 2, 2017

Man wanted in Waterville robbery believed to have fled out of state

Emmanual Hurtado, 25, is the suspect in a robbery case, which was reported early Saturday morning at the Mobil On-the-Run gas station convenience store at 94 Pleasant St.
Published
February 2, 2017

Waterville police seize $6,000 worth of crack cocaine during drug raid

The police arrested Alex Singleton and Stanley Fletcher on drug trafficking and other charges Wednesday afternoon.
Published
February 2, 2017

UPS truck slides into passing logging truck on Route 4 in Rangeley

Christopher Mathieu, 26, of Waterville, lost control of his truck amid slippery road conditions, police said.
Published
February 2, 2017

Madison fire destroys garage, car at former firefighter’s home

The cause is still being investigated, but the fire chief suspects a heat lamp played a part in the blaze.
Published
February 1, 2017

RSU 18 school board discusses how to get funding for buildings

The board also talked about hazards found in schools by a state fire marshal’s office official.
Published
January 31, 2017

Winslow man rolls car over in Waterville

The snowbank crash caused no injuries.
Published
January 31, 2017

Waterville junior High student hurt after car accident at crosswalk

A 16-year-old boy didn’t see the 12-year-old girl crossing West River Road Monday morning, police said.
Published
January 30, 2017

Superintendent of Oakland-based RSU 18 school district to step down in June

After nearly eight years with RSU 18, Gary Smith is handing over the reins to assistant superintendent Carl Gartley.
Published
January 30, 2017

China fails to attract enough residents for meeting on marijuana moratorium

The select board will now discuss next steps, which may include drafting an ordinance, at its next meeting.
Published
January 27, 2017

China Primary School reopens cafeteria after hot water valve leak

The leak prompted air tests and some wallboard replacement to prevent mold at the school.