Zara Norman

Morning Sentinel

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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Published
May 4, 2023

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.
Published
May 2, 2023

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.
Published
April 30, 2023

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.
Published
April 29, 2023

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.
Published
April 20, 2023

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.
Published
April 17, 2023

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.
Published
April 5, 2023

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.
Published
April 1, 2023

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.
Published
March 30, 2023

Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media

Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.
Published
March 29, 2023

Madison man charged in automobile crash that killed his son, injured other family members

Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.