New artificial intelligence technology may help deputies write reports quicker, leaving them with more time for other police work and helping to keep them from leaving for other agencies, the sheriff and other proponents of the cameras say.
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 voters recall road commissioner, elect replacement
Road Commissioner Michael Gordon was recalled Thursday, and voters chose Jeffrey Wright, who formerly held the post, to replace him.
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Skowhegan man in critical condition after crash near Palmyra Walmart
Lawrence Tilton, 63, was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Route 2 when a turning vehicle struck him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Norridgewock celebrates 51st Oosoola Days event
The annual two-day celebration during Labor Day weekend once again brought together hundreds of locals for dozens of activities.
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Vigil, walk in Skowhegan planned for International Overdose Awareness Day
The event, now in its sixth year, aims to remember those who have died from causes related to substance use disorder and raise awareness about how the condition affects Somerset County.
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Fairfield woman pleads guilty to home burglary, theft
Rebecca O’Clair, 41, will serve just over nine months in prison and pay more than $7,000 in restitution for the stolen items.
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival set for Saturday
The celebration of local beer and other products is expected to draw people from around the country to sample beverages from 24 Maine producers.
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Most charges dismissed against Skowhegan man accused of sex crimes involving child
Isaiah Merrill, 27, agreed to plead guilty to one count of visual sexual aggression against a child, while prosecutors dismissed 10 other felony-level charges.
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Road commissioner faces recall in Madison
Voters are expected to decide next Thursday whether Michael Gordon will keep his job as the town’s road commissioner or be replaced by one of two other candidates on the ballot.
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Police chase begins in Waterville, ends with crash in Skowhegan
The chase early Wednesday began when Waterville police attempted to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Gardiner, officials said.