Jeff Johnson, of the Children’s Center, wants approval to have a gun to protect the mostly nonverbal, autistic children and others who require special education and cannot understand verbal instructions.
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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Couple proud to be carnies at Skowhegan State Fair
Ed and Amanda Hazard, originally from Boston and Augusta, say life on the road is in their blood.
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200th annual Skowhegan State Fair is a ‘pretty big deal’
Gates open at 7 a.m. Thursday for 10 days of rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, antique cars, food, music and harness racing.
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Public safety agencies mingle with public at Skowhegan’s National Night Out
The town sponsored its version of the event for the first time, although it has occurred nationwide in many other communities for more than three decades.
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Murder trial of Jay man set for January
James “Ted” Sweeney is charged with killing his longtime girlfriend, Wendy Douglass, in July 2017.
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Central Maine open art studio tour to show where area artists live, work
Somerset County tours on Saturday include visits to 25 barns, sheds, lofts and homes.
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Woman held on drug charges following search of car in Somerset County
The sheriff says Destiny Alton, 37, is charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and other drugs.
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Police: Drunken driver hurt Skowhegan officer, claimed chest pains once arrested
John Ames, 61, of Skowhegan, was charged with operating under the influence, failure to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and assault on an officer.
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American Ninja Warrior to make appearance in Skowhegan on Tuesday
Participant in TV series to bring obstacle course to town’s first ever National Night Out sponsored by the police department.
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Skowhegan State Fair ‘high point of every kid’s summer’
Don Eames, of Norridgewock, has hit that high for the 80 years he has worked at the Skowhegan State Fair.