Kyle Wyman, 31, of Madison and his female passenger, whom police did not identify, died near the intersection of U.S. Route 201A and Father Rasle Road, officials said.
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.
Former Somerset County Jail official charged with domestic violence
Cameron Arcidi, who has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor-level charges, was fired in September.
Sheriff: Madison man arrested after stabbing landlord
Daniel Nordin, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business
Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.
Skowhegan-area schools placed on lock-out after threat on social media
A 16-year-old boy who was believed to have made the threat was located in Albion about an hour after police began their investigation, according to Skowhegan police.
Solon mill fined for April incident in which employee was injured
Inspection records show Kennebec Lumber Co. was issued two violations from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and fined $5,600.50, but has not had many other major incidents in recent years.
Harmony man to serve at least 18 months in prison, pay more than $12,000 for thefts in Ripley, Harmony, Athens
Following a plea agreement, Jason J. Cunningham, 50, was sentenced Tuesday during a lengthy hearing regarding restitution that at one point left the presiding justice ‘perplexed.’
Anson administrator remembered for dedication to community
Tammy Murray, who held several municipal positions, died unexpectedly last week according to those who worked with her in Anson.
Skowhegan baseball field work underway as officials eye next steps for athletic complex
Construction of a baseball field at the long-planned community center athletic complex began Oct. 1, and town officials are working on plans for the next phases of construction at the site.
Moscow man accused of 2022 Bingham home invasion indicted on additional tampering charges
Tyler Couture, 32, has been indicted on charges of burglary, aggravated assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and tampering with a witness or informant.