Emily Higginbotham covers general news in the towns of China, Oakland, Unity, Vassalboro and Winslow. She started reporting for the Sentinel in November 2017 after working as a copy editor at the newspaper for a little over a year. Emily also writes a bi-weekly column, “Notes from a Novice,” that appears in the Sentinel and Kennebec Journal on Wednesdays. She is an Illinois native and a graduate of St. Louis University in Missouri, where she studied journalism, creative writing and political science. In her free time, she likes to travel, cook new recipes and optimistically root for Chicago sports teams.
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PublishedJune 28, 2018
Stolen alcohol, fighting with baseball bats leads to shooting in Newport
Nathan Wheeler, 18, charged with reckless conduct, assault after allegedly shooting another man with a handgun.
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PublishedJune 24, 2018
Ye Female Society for Support of Gospel has staying power
A Winslow group that formed in 1819 to bring in a church pastor is still going strong, fueled by pride in its past.
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PublishedJune 20, 2018
Water district manager won’t drink Waterville’s brown water
Neither does Roger Crouse want residents to drink the sediment-laden water, but if they do, it’s safe.
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PublishedJune 19, 2018
Water district says brown water safe for Waterville residents to drink
A water main break Monday stirred up sediment in pipes, resulting in discolored water being pumped out of faucets.
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PublishedJune 14, 2018
Messsalonskee athletic complex is on the way
A ground-breaking ceremony will be held Friday as part of a $3.9 million renovation project.
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PublishedJune 2, 2018
Maine schools promote programs that help students manage emotions
Many of these children don’t qualify for special education services, but often they still require the attention and resources that such a student receives.
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PublishedJune 1, 2018
Cornville man taken to hospital after collision with tractor-trailer in Fairfield
Police believe the cause of the collision was a flat tire on John Hamlin’s Buick LeSabre.
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PublishedMay 20, 2018
Skowhegan man who called police for help with his cannon ends up in jail
Police found containers of numerous materials used in making explosives at his home and called in the bomb squad.
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PublishedMay 19, 2018
Skowhegan family raises money for Alzheimer’s research at 10 Mile Yard Sale
June Conley and her clan honor her late husband’s generosity by donating the proceeds to finding a cure.
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PublishedMay 10, 2018
Maine woman dies from injuries in weekend car crash
42-year-old Melissa Tracy of Anson was attempting to merge her car into traffic when the crash occurred, police say.
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