A Piscataquis County grand jury has indicted Robert Burton, of Abbot, on a charge that he killed Stephanie Gebo, of Parkman, in June.
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.
Skowhegan selectmen OK expansion of police assistant’s post
Police chief Don Bolduc outlined a rearrangement of duties in the department that includes eliminating the deputy chief’s position.
Skowhegan tenant could be charged with arson, assault after fire
The man reportedly attacked firefighters Monday morning after a fire at a Water Street apartment building.
Canaan Veterans Memorial up for funding vote Monday
Voters at a special town meeting will be asked whether the town may use about $11,000 toward ground work for the proposed monument.
Pittsfield Chinese eatery offers ‘special’ Asian menu for boarding students
Kwong Lee restaurant feeds homesick international students at Maine Central Institute with ‘a little bit of memory.’
Youth Deer Day a cold, scary, fun learning experience
Jadee Garcia, of Winthrop, braves the woods of Harmony as her father and uncle pass down a family tradition.
Somerset County gets new patrol dog
County commissioners Wednesday agreed to buy Kojo, who will replace Ruger, who is retiring, as the sheriff department’s tracking and drug-search dog.
Ginny’s Natural Corner moves to downtown Skowhegan
Flooding in Skowhegan Plaza last month forced the store’s early move.
Skowhegan woman wants to represent Maine in Jetset model contest
Madeline Dalon, or Madeline Jonelle in the world of modeling, is a mother, homemaker and, she hopes, Maine’s representative in a national cover girl contest.
Indigenous Peoples Day, Skowhegan Indian Pride rallies stress the positive
Organizers say neither rally was sparked by the controversy over Skowhegan Area High School’s Indians nickname, but the issue hung over the Columbus Day events.