Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
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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Madison methadone clinic gets green light after board flip-flops on decision
Acadia Healthcare’s proposed clinic has stirred nearly 2 years of controversy among town residents and officials.
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Judges order release of 2 workers detained in Skowhegan immigration bust
The 2 were among a group of about a dozen workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison.
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Skowhegan board OK’s marijuana grow house plans after appeal
The town’s Staff Review Committee initially rejected plans for the project at 667 Waterville Road, which is already partially in operation.
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Norridgewock voters approve $3.44 million budget, new ethics ordinance
The budget passed at the annual town meeting Monday night comes with essentially no increase to the portion funded by property taxes.
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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Petition withdrawn: Smithfield stays in Skowhegan-based school district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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.