Maine Preservation says the two buildings are among the historic structures in Maine that are in danger of being lost.
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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Skowhegan voters due for special town meeting Tuesday
The meeting’s chief item of business is consideration of a proposed sign ordinance.
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Seven vying for two Fairfield Town Council seats
Canelli, Cooper and incumbent Sezak seek a three-year seat; incumbent Murray is challenged for the two-year seat by Stevens, Michaud and Thibodeau.
Posted inElections, Elections 2014, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics
Somerset County sheriff race sparks campaign dispute
The wife of a supporter of candidate Kris McKenna used a fake name to tip off the media to a complaint she filed against Dale Lancaster.
Posted inElections, House, Local & State, Politics
Candidates in Pittsfield area House race see business growth as key issue
Republican Scott Strom is challenging incumbent Democrat Stanley Short Jr. in the district, which includes Clinton, Detroit and Pittsfield.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Ex-Skowhegan fire chief indicted on theft charge
Richard Fowler Jr. faces a felony charge of theft in connection with missing money from a fire department in Farmington, N.H.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police: Grenade left at Skowhegan motel was toy
The Maine State Police bomb squad was called to the motel, which was partially evacuated.
Posted inElections, House, Local & State, Politics
Incumbent McCabe, newcomer Amadon square off in Maine House District 107
The seat covers Skowhegan and the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics, Senate
Former state rep, newcomer face off in Senate District 4 race
Former Rep. Paul Davis of Sangerville, a Republican, is running against Democrat David Ziemer of Orneville Township.
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Fairfield to decide on charter commission
After some 30 years with the same form of government, Fairfield voters will be asked to decide whether they want to change the structure.