Fire chief: The dog might have nudged a valve and caused a gas burner to turn on, causing a food dish to erupt into flames that spread to the rest of the house.
Zara Norman
Zara Norman is a reporter covering the Winslow and Oakland area for the Morning Sentinel. She graduated from Brown University in 2022, where she took classes in journalism while majoring in History and Classics. While at Brown she managed a comedy publication and interned with The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island bureau. A native to England, Zara now lives in Waterville.
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As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
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St. Albans man killed when car crosses centerline in Palmyra and hits tractor-trailer
Officials: Robert Sylvia, 67, died Thursday and a juvenile passenger was hurt when Sylvia’s subcompact car crossed into the path of the tractor-trailer on Ell Hill Road.
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Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
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Waterville Tenants’ Association holds first meeting, discusses possible answers to area’s housing crisis
Members of the tenants’ association said the 63-unit housing development proposed for downtown Waterville and other projects are not going far enough to address housing insecurity and renters’ concerns in the area.
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One injured after car crashes into Vassalboro home, bursts into flames
Authorities say a woman was injured when her car veered off Main Street late Thursday night, crashed into a home and a telephone pole, before burning completely.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Veteran-owned food truck finds pop-up location in Waterville
Hero’s on Wheels is one of many food businesses in recent years to eschew the traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant and take to the road.
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Police: Suspect in custody after shots fired in Anson, standoff with police
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Caplin, 44, is in custody after a two-hour-long standoff with police following the incident.
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
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Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.