Meg Robbins

Kennebec Journal

Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.

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Published
November 6, 2019

Five incumbents reelected to board of Waterville-based Kennebec Water District

Each of the races was uncontested as Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Vassalboro residents returned their representatives to the board of 10.
Published
November 5, 2019

Third time’s the charm for Chadwick as he wins seat on China select board

Wayne Chadwick wins seat after two previous runs, and 20-year veteran Irene Belanger will serve another two-year term on the Select Board.
Published
November 5, 2019

Winslow incumbent and former school board member win seats on town council

Residents show strong support for all 10 of the town’s referendums, which involve amendments to the town charter.
Published
November 5, 2019

Starks residents narrowly pass mass gathering ordinance

The vote was 70 yes to 65 no, according to Town Clerk Jennifer Hebert.
Published
November 5, 2019

Oakland town council chairman reelected, firefighter wins second open seat

Michael Perkins and David Groder will begin their newly elected terms in January.
Published
November 4, 2019

Belgrade fire and rescue department debuts new boat, ATV that will expand services

Belgrade resident Betty Wells, who passed away in September 2018, left funds in her will that allowed the department to purchase the equipment.
Published
November 4, 2019

Relative of Starks cannabis community says proposal unfairly targets business; town disagrees

Voters will decide the fate of the town’s mass gathering ordinance at the polls Tuesday.
Published
October 31, 2019

Starks seeks voters’ opinions on updated rules for large events in town

The referendum is the only local issue on the ballot this year. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Starks Community Center.
Published
October 31, 2019

In Vassalboro’s sole race this year, incumbent water district trustee runs unopposed

Frank Richards is running for the 10-member board’s only Vassalboro seat.
Published
October 30, 2019

Longtime select person, budget committee member, newcomer vie for two China select board seats

Three other local positions are unopposed and three more have no candidates. Residents to choose path forward on medical marijuana facilities in town. Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the portable building at 571 Lakeview Drive.