Derek Levasseur, 45, of Fairfield, briefly ran for the U.S. Senate earlier this year and was convicted of domestic violence assault in 2012 while also working as a local police reserve officer.
Molly Shelly
Molly Shelly covers the Fairfield beat for the Morning Sentinel. Molly recently earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Temple University where she worked as a reporter/photographer for the campus sports site Owls247.com. While at Temple Molly also fulfilled multiple internships with news outlets such as NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and WBCB 1490 am. A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Molly now resides in Waterville.
Fire in Winslow leaves home damaged, family displaced
The blaze left approximately 50% of the home with “significant fire damage,” and displaced two adults and four children, officials said.
Fairfield Police Department launches internship program for local college students
The program, which was developed in November, caters to Thomas and Unity students who are 21 years old, or 20-year-olds with more than 60 college credits and who are working toward a degree related to law enforcement.
Man killed, 2 injured in one-car crash in Canaan
The cause of the crash has yet to be confirmed but state police are looking at alcohol as a factor.
Tree festival draws festive crowd in Waterville
The festival, which is hosted by the Sukeforth family, is expected to have more than 15,000 attendees over the course of the two weekend event.
Charges brought in case of stolen donation bins for family of slain Waterville woman
Christopher Hodges, 31, of Winslow, has been charged with theft in connection to stealing donation bins meant to help the family of Melissa Sousa.
Waterville parade honors veterans while pig roast raises funds to provide resources
The Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post 5 in Waterville led the parade Monday while Veteran Mentors of Maine raised funds to help connect vets with resources that further their health and welfare.
Four arrested during Friday morning drug bust in Waterville
Inside the apartment at 24 1/2 Gold Street, police found 4.3 grams of Fentanyl, 5.3 grams of crack cocaine, more than two pounds of marijuana and approximately $1,000 in cash.
Solon kennel owner pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charge
Donna Noyes entered the plea in Skowhegan District Court on Oct. 16 and has another court date scheduled on Jan. 22 for a “dispositional conference,” where she can either elect to change her plea to guilty or request a trial.
Three-car collision in Fairfield sends one to hospital
The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, but the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit has been assigned to investigate the W.B. Mason truck involved in the accident for possible brake problems.