Daigan Small alleged that a town official and sheriff’s deputy conspired against him after he took a sign from a demolition site with a worker’s permission.
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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St. Albans mobile home destroyed by Monday morning fire
The cause of the fire, which collapsed the unoccupied structure, is under investigation, a fire official said.
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In Bingham, juvenile crime has officials, residents looking for solutions
About 25 people attended a meeting with law enforcement and corrections officials Thursday to discuss an apparent uptick in crime committed by a small group of minors.
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At Unity farm, goats star on Open Creamery Day
Honey Wilde Farm was one of several creameries that opened its doors Sunday for the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day.
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Swine and Stein Brewfest in Gardiner draws hundreds of craft beverage lovers
The brewfest, organized by Gardiner Main Street, returned for its 16th year, with more to offer than just beer.
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Investigators determine cause of 2023 Litchfield plane crash that killed 2
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the crash.
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Police locate human remains in Clinton
A heavy police presence was visible Tuesday outside a home and in a field on Main Street.
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy triggers municipal caucus
County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.
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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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Former Athens fire chief, school board member seeks new sentence for sex assault
Sean Boyd, who is serving a 20-year sentence, claims his attorney, Drew Ketterer, was ineffective in representing him.