The owners said they chose the downtown Skowhegan storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
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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Skowhegan home severely damaged by fire, displacing 4
Fire officials believe an improperly installed pipe connected to a wood stove caused the overnight blaze.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Madison man to serve 3 years as judge tosses drug charges over discovery issue
A judge took issue with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s apparent failure to turn over cellphone evidence in the case against Noah Weeks, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and hiding in a tree.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Waterville’s Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season
The annual event draws thousands and raises funds for local food insecurity and workforce development initiatives.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man accused of killing girlfriend’s son denied bail
Daniel Markey’s attorneys were unsuccessful in arguing for bail after presenting testimony from his friends and family.
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy filled by former selectman
A caucus of municipal officials chose Don Skillings of Madison to fill the vacant District 2 commissioner seat after considering four candidates.
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Hartland brewery lawsuit leaves bitter aftertaste
A judge ruled in favor of the town in the lawsuit over shoreland zoning and a garage-based brewery and coffee roastery on Great Moose Lake.
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Skowhegan farmhouse destroyed by fire Saturday
The cause of the fire, which leveled the house and adjacent barns, remains under investigation.
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Fairfield eyes emergency preparedness with community response team
Town and Somerset County officials plan to host a training in January for people interested in volunteering for the new team.