Zara Norman

Morning Sentinel

Zara Norman is a reporter covering the Winslow and Oakland area for the Morning Sentinel. She graduated from Brown University in 2022, where she took classes in journalism while majoring in History and Classics. While at Brown she managed a comedy publication and interned with The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island bureau. A native to England, Zara now lives in Waterville.

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Published
April 20, 2023

Veteran-owned food truck finds pop-up location in Waterville

Hero’s on Wheels is one of many food businesses in recent years to eschew the traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant and take to the road.
Published
April 17, 2023

Police: Suspect in custody after shots fired in Anson, standoff with police

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Caplin, 44, is in custody after a two-hour-long standoff with police following the incident.
Published
April 13, 2023

Oakland council approves plan to add third resource officer for RSU 18 schools

The Town Council on Wednesday approved hiring the third officer for the district’s eight schools.
Published
April 11, 2023

Winslow residents likely to see property tax increase this year, town manager says

The municipal budget, which was discussed Monday by the Town Council, could grow this year by $1.8 million.
Published
April 5, 2023

Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts

Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
Published
April 4, 2023

Skowhegan finds itself in a rush to complete new athletic complex at community center

Construction starting this summer on a consolidated elementary school means high school and other teams that play at Memorial Field must now find a new home, most likely at the community center, but it could take a few years.
Published
April 3, 2023

New Winslow ordinance takes aim at unkempt properties

Town officials say regulations that took effect Saturday are likely to impact only a handful of properties that have been the source of complaints for a number of years.
Published
April 2, 2023

Cinderella stories: Maine teens flock to Gardiner for prom dress giveaway

The event at Gardiner Area High School is organized by the Cinderella Project of Maine, an initiative of Waldo Community Action Partners in Belfast.
Published
April 1, 2023

Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area

Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.
Published
March 30, 2023

Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media

Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.