The company’s interest in buying a vacant space in the Northgate Industrial Park prompted the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. to seek bids.
Jake Freudberg
Staff Writer
Jake covers public safety, courts and immigration in central Maine. He started reporting at the Morning Sentinel in November 2023 and previously covered all kinds of news in Skowhegan and across Somerset County. Jake grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Tufts University. While in school, Jake wrote for various news organizations in the Boston area. He’s also a Maine whitewater rafting guide and lived in Spain’s Canary Islands for a year.
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Norridgewock man charged with murder awaits competency decision
Kendall Purnell, who was deemed incompetent in May, was back in court Friday for another competency hearing.
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St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
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Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project brings gifts to 800 kids in its 10th year
Deb Tanner, who started the project in 2016, said the growth comes from an increased need among people in Somerset County.
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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Palermo house explosion, fire
Fire investigators said they believe an explosion preceded the Monday night fire and are continuing to investigate the cause.
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Mercer turkey farmer suing state officials says lawyers blindsided him
Scott Greaney, who challenged racial diversity requirements on a state board, said he did not realize he was signing on to be the plaintiff in a federal lawsuit.
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Skowhegan voters approve River Park lease
Town officials and Main Street Skowhegan said the lease was a formality necessary to sort out their respective responsibilities.
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Skowhegan police chase reaching 130 mph leaves Madison man injured
A police affidavit indicates officers were trying to stop the vehicle Monday because they believe the driver had a revoked license.
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Skowhegan residents to vote on River Park lease agreement
The special town meeting, which has two other items on the agenda, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies
Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.