The budget passed at the annual town meeting Monday night comes with essentially no increase to the portion funded by property taxes.
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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Single mother among those detained in Skowhegan immigration raid
The operation was the second time in recent weeks that agents reportedly detained several immigrants working at Backyard Farms in Madison.
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Petition withdrawn: Smithfield stays in Skowhegan-based school district
The school district’s superintendent presented figures showing that a switch to Oakland-based RSU 18 would likely cost the town more.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock shooting remains under investigation
Police have said little about the incident, although deputies arrested one man who was at the scene for violating bail conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Legal question delays Madison board’s vote on addiction clinic license
The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Skowhegan creamery’s ricotta earns more praise
Food & Wine magazine placed Crooked Face Creamery’s applewood cold smoked ricotta atop its list of 25 essential American-made cheeses.
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Somerset County group secures NECEC funds for broadband improvements
The $4.2 million, from a 2019 agreement related to the controversial power corridor project, will support efforts to improve internet access and infrastructure.
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Skowhegan board upholds homeless shelter code violations
While shelter leaders said they have already made significant progress addressing the issues, the Zoning Board of Appeals has limited jurisdiction.
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Skowhegan board considers reversing denial of cannabis grow house plans
The Planning Board, which heard an appeal of the Staff Review Committee’s denial, agreed it needs more information.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man convicted in Skowhegan murder gets same 45-year sentence after appeal
Jason Servil in 2022 killed his ex-girlfriend, Alice Abbott, by stabbing her 99 times and assaulted another man.