In Madawaska, at the state’s northern tip, fortunes are closely tied to its Canadian counterpart, Edmundston, across the St. John River.
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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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
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Retiring Oakland-area school superintendent rehired at $75,000 salary
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley has announced he will retire at the current school year, but some educators are raising concerns over his return as a temporary interim assistant superintendent.
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Through cold and snow, marchers in Waterville deliver clothes to homeless in honor of MLK Day
About two dozen people trudged along sidewalks laden with 5 inches of unshoveled snow to deliver hats, gloves and scarves to those who need them.
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Maine’s medical marijuana would have testing mandate under new bill
The state’s medical cannabis market does not require testing for chemicals or mold. Industry groups are pushing back against the bill.
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Gardiner man killed in I-95 crash, near Sidney, police say
The driver, Philip Marson, 69, died early Thursday after his pickup truck veered into the median strip, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow councilors move to repeal public safety department
Without public input, Winslow councilors took the first vote to dismantle the department less than two years after it was formed.
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Man in custody after fire destroys Winslow mobile home
The state fire marshal is investigating after a fire was set late Monday at a mobile home in Winslow.
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Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it
The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.
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1950s-style diner faces uncertain future after Augusta Denny’s closes
In Central Maine Eats, city officials say there are no current plans for the distinctive diner building in Augusta; its parent company is closing 150 underperforming restaurants nationwide.