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 7, 2018

In Winslow’s sole contested race, Twitchell re-elected to Town Council

Ben Twitchell defeated Earl Watts in a 370-300 vote; Raymond Caron was elected to represent District 4 until 2020.
Published
November 4, 2018

Vassalboro responder: Risky mistakes plague state-run fire, rescue dispatch service

Since 2014, Vassalboro first responder Dan Mayotte has logged nearly 30 errors with the Augusta regional communication center, which is under scrutiny because of a staffing shortage.
Published
November 3, 2018

China to elect three people as selectmen, decide on town policies

Municipal referenda primarily ask China residents for approval of various expenditures — and rules to govern expenditures going forward.
Published
November 1, 2018

Oakland voters to elect 2 councilors, decide proposed fire station’s fate

As Dana Wrigley and Don Borman seek re-election to the council, Kelly Roderick hopes her third time running will be the charm; residents also will vote on a $2.6 million plan to build a fire station.
Published
October 31, 2018

Two military veterans face off in Winslow’s only council race this season

Ben Twitchell, who has held the District 2 seat for six years, finds a challenge in newly eligible opponent Earl Watts.
Published
October 31, 2018

Car hits loaded log truck in Norridgewock, resulting in five-vehicle crash

Shaughn Cargill, of South China, crossed the centerline on Madison Road around 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, initiating the incident, in which two people suffered minor injuries.
Published
October 29, 2018

Pittsfield man arrested after alleged year-long sexual assault of minor

Kent Lary, 59, told authorities he had a sexual relationship with a local girl since she was 14.
Published
October 28, 2018

Historic central Maine safe houses reveal area’s ties to Underground Railroad

Even in Maine, families involved with helping runaway slaves escape to Canada feared the vigilant eyes of disapproving neighbors.
Published
October 22, 2018

With architect and construction manager locked down, Winslow proceeds with school updates

The move follows a close vote in June over an $8.1 million bond to pay for renovations.
Published
October 20, 2018

A technological match made in Newport

Although Maine’s wood turneries have dwindled, one facility continues to thrive as its unique way of making drumsticks and mallets makes it the world’s leader.