Lightning strike to a Madison Electric Works substation knocked out power for 8 hours.
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.
Dexter man arrested Sunday has a criminal history
Mark Meech, 48, who allegedly broke into Cambridge woman’s home, had spent four years in prison for burglary and animal cruelty convictions.
Somerset County sheriff mum on July 26 shooting
New York City man shot in the buttocks, taken by LifeFlight to Bangor, but additional details not forthcoming.
New superintendent in Anson-based RSU 74 sees possible changes coming
Michael Tracy, who took over July 1, said possible consolidation with the Madison and Bingham school districts is being discussed.
199th annual Skowhegan State Fair to open Thursday for 10-day run
Midway operator Fiesta Shows says all 37 rides are safe and state-inspected.
Dexter man charged with attempted sexual assault, burglary
Mark Meech allegedly forced his way into a home in Cambridge after claiming his vehicle had broken down.
February fire in Skowhegan destroyed part of local history
Locke Tavern was built in 1811 at what would become the junction of U.S. Route 201 and U.S. Route 2.
Science of bread meets beer in Skowhegan
Beer and bread pairing focus of session at Miller’s Table Cafe by sensory scientist from San Francisco.
Lawyers for Troy mother seek to suppress statements she made to police
Miranda Hopkins is charged with manslaughter in the death of her infant son in January.
Newport fish passage, dam removal, river realignment to be celebrated Saturday
First Riverwalk Festival celebrates park created along the Sebasticook River.