The board also approved an Aug. 9 public hearing date on a November ballot question about changing elective positions to appointive ones.
Doug Harlow
Doug Harlow is a veteran Morning Sentinel reporter now covering Skowhegan municipal government and police, court activity and general news from around Somerset County. In his spare time he raises chickens for eggs, cayenne peppers, fingerling potatoes, garlic and other organic vegetables with his wife, Mary Lou, who also maintains lovely flower gardens. Their little farm also produces maple syrup and heritage apples. Doug and Mary Lou moved to Maine in 1987 Doug, a Stone Soup Society poet and cab driver in Boston in the 1970s, was hired as a contracted correspondent for the Sentinel in January, 1988. His interests include baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and feeding the wild birds that visit them in the winter.
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Tristan Noyes gets moving as Maine Grain Alliance’s new executive director
The Aroostook County native takes over for founder Amber Lambke, who will concentrate on her Somerset Grist Mill business in Skowhegan.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Skowhegan fashion model is Maine’s Jetset Magazine finalist
Madeline Dalon, known as Madeline Jonelle in the fashion world, could win $100,000 and be on the cover of Jetset if she wins the national competition.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office hires first rural patrol deputy
Northern towns and unorganized territories now are served by the deputy with funding from Office of the State Auditor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Cornville man released from Riverview Psychiatric Center back in jail
State corrections officials are trying to find adequate housing for James Mayo, who was convicted of terrorizing, and secure medical, mental health and pharmaceutical services for him.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebec River drowning in Norridgewock still under investigation
Barbara York, 53, of Waterville, died after she and her boating companion were ejected into the Kennebec River near Oosoola Park, authorities said, and the case remains under investigation.
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Popular bluegrass duo to perform at Athens Family Fun Day
Maine country music award winners Ken and Jane Brooks to appear Saturday during the daylong fair.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine Egg Festival in Pittsfield promises a fun ‘eggs-perience’ this week
The Pittsfield gala, now in its 44th year, runs through Saturday, with food, a parade and fireworks.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman with possible history of setting fires appears in court on Waterville arson charges
Jean M. Rowe, 60, is charged with two class A felonies related to a fire April 3 at Motivational Services in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Pair of pedestrians injured in Tuesday hit-and-run in Anson
Police are looking for the owner of a 2005 Ford Escape, located in Madison, which they believe was involved in the accident that injured a husband and wife.