The case underscores the stigma around mental health in law enforcement and what’s at stake when an officer is subject to such an order.
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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Clinton fire sparked by generator displaces 4 people
The fire started while a homeowner was refueling a generator, the town’s fire chief said.
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Pittsfield fire destroys home, leaves 2 dogs dead
Nobody appeared to be living at the home, and the cause of the fire was under investigation, the town’s fire chief said.
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Moviegoers look to the theater for a respite from holiday hoopla
For many, going to the movies on Christmas is tradition; for others, it’s just something to do.
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Lawyers withdraw lawsuit on behalf of Mercer turkey farmer
Scott Greaney said he did not realize he had signed on to be the sole plaintiff in the federal lawsuit targeting the composition of a state board.
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Waterville man arrested in Augusta after I-95 police chase
The chase started in Waterville when police attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
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Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital names new CEO
Tiffany Comis takes over for Richard “Dick” D. Willett, who has been chief executive since 1991.
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Skowhegan’s Maine Grains eyes industrial park for expansion
The company’s interest in buying a vacant space in the Northgate Industrial Park prompted the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. to seek bids.
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Norridgewock man charged with murder awaits competency decision
Kendall Purnell, who was deemed incompetent in May, was back in court Friday for another competency hearing.
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St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.