The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Winslow’s fire chief said he believes it was an accident.
Dylan Tusinski
Staff Writer
Dylan Tusinski is an investigative reporter with the Maine Trust for Local News' quick strike team, where his stories largely focus on money, drugs and government accountability. He has written about international drug trafficking rings, Maine's housing crisis, political polarization and much more. He previously worked for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville from 2023 to 2025. When he's not on the clock, Dylan can often be found at the nearest Grateful Dead cover band show or minor league hockey game.
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Man charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography in Somerset County
Clancy Trenton Scott, 23, was arrested last week after a complaint from the public, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Winslow council considers public transit program for older residents
Councilor Fran Hudson and Town Manager Ella Bowman proposed reviving the town’s partnership with KVCAP to offer residents on-call bus service.
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Future of emergency services in central Maine up for debate as Delta Ambulance raises rates
As town officials worry about rising costs, Delta said it is giving them a good deal, and that its struggles are not unique.
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Maine maple syrup producers say climate change is causing unpredictable sugaring seasons
While many industries that rely on winter weather are reeling from the effects of climate change, many maple syrup farmers say they are finding ways to adapt and even thrive.
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Sheriff: Three arrested in bust of illegal cannabis grow in Skowhegan
Ying Xia Liao, 54; Xi Qiang Zhao, 56; and Yao Bin Cheng, 41, all of New York City, were arrested Friday when a search of a residence on Waterville Road uncovered a ‘substantial’ amount of cannabis, Sheriff Dale Lancaster said.
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Fairfield snowmobiler found safe after going missing on Moosehead Lake
Colby Davis, 25, was located in good condition Friday morning after walking across the lake’s surface to find an occupied camp, authorities said.
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Investigation underway as Anson home deemed total loss after Friday morning fire
The blaze at 24 Heald St. was reported around 12:30 a.m. and took crews nearly three hours to extinguish.
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Waterville science fiction author whose career spanned genres and universes dies at 73
Steve Miller was a prolific author in the science fiction community, having written hundreds of stories with his wife, Sharon Lee. They built a dedicated following and sold millions of books worldwide.
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From arrest to recovery: Somerset County Jail unlocks new hope for addiction treatment
Brock Peters, 29, credits an arrest at the height of his opioid addiction with saving his life. After detoxing at the jail, he became part of a pilot program to treat opioid addiction in a different way.