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
January 6, 2020

Meeting to seek community input on educational opportunities in Waterville

The new SPaRC initiative is hoping to leverage partnerships between Waterville’s public school system, early childhood and adult education institutions, and three colleges.
Published
January 6, 2020

People targeted in central Maine drive-by shooting spree had connections to suspect’s ex-girlfriend, police say

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, of Skowhegan, were arrested by police following multiple instances of gunfire Saturday night in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.
Published
January 5, 2020

Skowhegan man, woman arrested following multitown, ‘targeted’ shooting spree

Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, both 25, are being held at the Kennebec County jail in Augusta following gunfire in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.
Published
January 4, 2020

Waterville church filled with bluegrass gospel in memory of late musician

The Second Baptist Church hosted a well-attended benefit concert Saturday afternoon in honor of Curtis Mueller, an Oakland banjo player who performed there on Sundays.
Published
January 4, 2020

Flames destroy mobile home in Troy at property that has seen at least two other fires in recent years

The fire was reported just before midnight at 3 Alley Lane.
Published
January 2, 2020

Hartland man arraigned in police shooting in Canaan

Richard Murray-Burns, charged with attempted murder in a gunfight with police, was arraigned in Maine District Court on Thursday in Skowhegan.
Published
January 1, 2020

Waterville’s Hilary Koch to challenge incumbent Scott Cyrway in 2020 state senate race

No other challengers have registered for the race to represent Waterville, Winslow, Albion, Benton, Clinton, Fairfield and Unity Township.
Published
December 27, 2019

Freezing rain sends vehicles sliding off roads across central Maine

First responders were busy responding to a steady stream of accidents and slide-offs Friday morning.
Published
December 27, 2019

Teen pulls himself out of the Kennebec after breaking through ice

Aaron Hall, 14, of Waterville, is “found and safe,” officials said. Rescuers were alerted by a person calling from Winslow and directed by Winslow police to the teen and his friend.
Published
December 27, 2019

One person displaced following Oak Street fire in Waterville

The cause of the fire is being left undetermined, according to Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler.