Political newcomer Emily Newell elected to the Board of Selectmen.
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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Sidney voters OK block grant application for local music camp
Camp to raise money for improvements that will create 16 jobs and lay groundwork for an arts charter school.
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Skowhegan-based Guard unit disappointed, relieved about deployment change
The 136th Vertical Engineer Co. was on target with preparations for Kuwait, says Tenney Noyes of Canaan, but it now must adjust to staying home.
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Fairfield issues rabies warning
The discovery of a rabid raccoon this week in the town prompted officials to remind the public to keep pets’ vaccinations current.
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Solon woman dies in Madison collision
A flatbed tow truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on U.S. Route 201 late Tuesday morning, killing Amy Bowman, 49.
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Skowhegan facade improvement grants go another round
It will be the third time since 2006 money is offered through a Community Development Block Grant for business owners to give their fronts a facelift.
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Widow of Norridgewock man killed in 2013 accident sues
Somerset County sheriff’s department determined neither speed nor alcohol contributed to the accident.
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Skowhegan’s Maine Stitching Specialties is manufacturing a success story
A Kingfield couple is close to buying the former Dirigo Stitching factory to expand their business, which makes Dog Not Gone safety vests, among other products.
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Vassalboro’s Woodlee to join state Women’s Hall of Fame
Barbara Woodlee will be honored for years of work in education in central Maine, including leading the transition of of Kennebec Valley Technical Institute into a community college.
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Palmyra recount confirms Cray as winner
Robin Frost, the lone candidate on the ballot for the Board of Selectmen was defeated by a write-in candidate Michael Cray, by two votes.