Ryan Paul Mann, 43, was sentenced in connection with three charges stemming from the November incident, which left a woman with serious injuries.
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.
Salute to cinema underway at 27th Maine International Film Festival in downtown Waterville
MIFF, which opened this weekend, runs through Sunday, July 21, and offers more than 100 films.
At Augusta gun show, dealers criticize waiting period law that goes into effect next month
Organizers of the show, believed to be the last before a new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases goes into effect in August, said proceeds would go toward funding a legal challenge of the law.
Canaan, Lake George Regional Park in legal dispute
The park’s board of directors is refusing to accept the Canaan Select Board’s appointment of five new board members, while town officials believe they made the appointments legally.
Lightning strike sparks fire that collapses barn in Canaan
The cause of the late Wednesday night fire was determined Thursday after an investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.
Oosoola Park in Norridgewock gets new dock, self-service boat rentals
The new facilities, installed at the end of June, are part of Norridgewock’s ongoing efforts to promote outdoor recreation, Town Manager Richard LaBelle said.
On Independence Day, central Mainers weigh in on freedom, state of the nation
Opinions range from hopelessness to optimism as local folks are asked about America and its future.
Central Maine 4th of July celebration draws thousands to Clinton
Two days of events, including a country music concert, parade and fireworks display, were expected to bring about 25,000 people to Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday, organizers said.
Skowhegan garage damaged in fire Wednesday
The fire on Beech Street was ruled accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, according to Skowhegan’s fire chief.
Augusta man shot by state police in New York
A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.