Multiple resignations, social media scandals and alleged ethical violations plagued the Town Council in 2024. Some municipal officials said their New Year’s resolution is to change that in 2025, while others aim to prioritize policy.
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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Augusta woman charged with arson after allegedly setting apartment fire
Amanda Condon, 37, of Augusta, was arrested after allegedly lighting a staircase outside an apartment building in Augusta ablaze.
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Warming winters turn Waterville into unexpected skiing destination
As warmer winters leave southern and western Maine with less snow each year, recreators are filling the gap with artificial snow in Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Cornville man sentenced for 2023 Waterville arson
Aaron Pelotte, 27, set fire to a Waterville duplex in January 2023.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow appoints interim town manager, new council chair
First-term councilor Fran Hudson became the chairperson, as councilors appointed Town Manager Ella Bowman’s interim successor in a tense meeting that highlighted the political fractures in Winslow’s council.
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Maine rivers don’t flood despite heavy rain, high winds
The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Officials consider banning lawn mowing, fertilizers around Belgrade Lakes
A series of measures proposed by town officials is aimed at improving the Belgrade Lakes’ water quality, which has remained poor in recent years.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow council charts course for replacing town manager
Councilors are floating ideas for an interim town manager after Ella Bowman announced her resignation last month, citing ‘hateful’ comments from councilors and community members.
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Three generations on Vassalboro farm to donate Christmas trees for troops
Pinkham’s Treefarm is one of about a dozen Maine Christmas tree farms to donate trees to military bases and families of deployed troops.