The oldest state in the nation, Maine expects to lose 400,000 residents from the workforce by 2023.
Madeline St. Amour
Madeline St. Amour covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, Vassalboro, China and Unity, as well as crime and the new Fiberight plant in Hampden. She started at the Sentinel in the spring of 2016 after graduating from the University at Albany in New York, where she worked as a stringer for the Associated Press at the Capitol bureau covering the minimum wage issue and tuition at public colleges. When she’s not in the newsroom, she enjoys trying new recipes, traveling and hiking.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Central Maine entrepreneurs share insights at Waterville event
The CEO of a Skowhegan company that sells organic flour is among the speakers Saturday.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Second suspect charged with torching bulldozer
Alexander Allan, 37, of Dallas Plantation, was arrested Thursday night. More arrests are likely, officials say.
Posted inLocal & State
Owner escapes from fire that destroys Farmington home
The owner of the home on Morrison Hill Road did not have property insurance, according to the fire chief, but has relatives in the area.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Rangeley man charged with torching bulldozer, stealing excavator
Devin Clark has been charged with Class A arson and officials expect more charges to be brought against other suspects.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Court dismisses appeals in dispute over China barn
A group of residents oppose allowing the venue on Neck Road to become an event center.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Album by choruses in Oakland schools nominated for Grammy Award
The 11-song album is based on the Holocaust, and is the only first-round nominee performed by a kindergarten-through-high school choral program.
Posted inCops & Courts
Police: Couple drove in Waterville while on drugs with baby in car
Zachary L. Elwell, 22, and Crystal Pooler, 28, were arrested after a family member called the police out of concern that an 11-month-old baby was in the car.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Winslow parents, school staff secure change in law to save bingo night
The amendment exempts elementary and middle schools from a license and registration requirement if they meet certain criteria.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine’s deer season off and running
Three consecutive mild winters result in an increasing population across the state.