Randy Davis, 46, of Leicester, Mass., was charged with criminal trespass and mischief after U.S. Border Patrol agents found him asleep on the floor of Bishop’s Store in Jackman.
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.
New Portland woman allegedly fires gunshot at sheriff’s deputy
Bonnie Jean Tanguay, 34, of Cole Grove Road, was taken into custody later, and the deputy was not injured.
Skowhegan to whittle down town manager applications
There are 36 applicants for the job, which became available when John Doucette Jr. resigned in December, but selectmen hope to reduce the number to six soon.
Farmington Falls man indicted in police chase
The driver was charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors as Somerset County grand jury hands down indictments.
Lawyer: Man accused of robbing two Bingham banks with a hammer a veteran with no money
Travis A. Carrigan, 35, was indicted Friday by a grand jury on two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Athens approves joining AOS 94
Voters at the Town Meeting also increase the size of the school board to five members.
Masked man robbed New Portland homeowner, police say
The intruder fled the home with cash, prescription drugs and three handguns, according to police.
Fire destroys East Madison farm, animals
Aimey Ribeiro of Tupper Road said two cows, three pigs — two of which were to give birth this spring — a chicken and a cat all lost their lives in the blaze that tore through the barn and into the house.
Skowhegan hopes more art by Skowhegan Indian creator will draw visitors
Pieces by Maine artist Bernard Langlais arrived at the town’s library this week as part of a planned town-wide art walk display.
Athens voters to choose selectman, road commissioner
Several candidates are running for seats in ballot voting Friday, while the annual business meeting is Saturday.