Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
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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Do you need a license to sell produce in Maine?
A guide to what vendors should know to sell their products at farmers markets and farmstands.
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Skowhegan leaders shocked, saddened by town manager’s death
Authorities said it appears Nicholas Nadeau, who had worked in Skowhegan for about 10 months, died by suicide.
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Somerset County board rejects provider’s request for opioid settlement funds
The commissioners agreed that the priority right now should be its Sublocade medication-assisted treatment program at the jail.
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Skowhegan Chinese restaurant reopens after failed health inspection
A recent inspection found numerous violations, the most serious of which officials say have been addressed.
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State DOT proposes sidewalk for Skowhegan schools for safer commute
The project is slated for 2027, and the department is now accepting public comment.
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What you need to know about rabies in Maine
A guide to key questions you may have about rabies and what to do if you suspect an animal has the rare disease.
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Skowhegan hospital looks at closing indoor pools used for therapy, swim lessons
The 2 pools at Redington Rehab need costly upgrades, and hospital executives say they are exploring all options for replacement.
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Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
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Norridgewock man charged with murder of girlfriend’s son raises self-defense issues
Daniel Markey also filed a civil lawsuit this week, seeking to recoup medical costs from his then-girlfriend — the mother of the man he is accused of killing and a key witness for prosecutors.