Police say they found 37.3 grams of fentanyl in the vehicle, which officers had stopped outside George’s Banana Stand.
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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1 dead in crash on Route 201 in West Forks
Todd Bouchard, 62, of Madison was northbound in a Ford F-150 pickup truck when he crossed the centerline and collided with a southbound tractor-trailer, officials said.
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Skowhegan-area school board committee appointments questioned
After a former board member questioned why his replacement was not given his seat on a committee, district officials determined they were violating bylaws defining town representation on committees.
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Bingham repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against minors
A jury on Thursday convicted Christopher C. Cates, a lifetime registrant on the state’s sex offender registry, after a three-day trial.
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Bingham man charged again with more sex crimes heads to trial
The two alleged victims in the case are expected to testify, prosecutors said.
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Sappi machinists in Skowhegan reject contract offer, authorize strike
Fair wages and work-life balance are among the topics of negotiations IAM Local 2740 members and the company plan to revisit Tuesday, a union representative said.
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Massachusetts man indicted for Athens assault hints at self-defense
The Somerset County grand jury indicted 52 defendants on various charges when it met in December, according to the district attorney’s office.
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Madison won’t go out to bid for police contract
The Skowhegan Police Department had expressed interest in bidding against the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, which has had contracts with the town since 2015.
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Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
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Skowhegan special election draws 4 candidates
Amanda Bisol, Whitney Cunliffe, Ester Franklin and John Grohs are set to appear on the ballot.