Nicholas Eckert, 32, of Norridgewock was charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening for his role in the incident, which drew a heavy police presence, 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.
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Waterville community mural project inspires hope on Earth Day
The mural, titled ‘How Humanity Managed To Save the Planet,’ was developed by high school students working with a local artist and completed Sunday by community members.
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Man arrested in Skowhegan after breaking into home, fleeing police
Lamont Flanders, 28, was stopped by a police dog after he fled from police who found that he had broken into a home on East River Road in Skowhegan, police said.
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2 seriously injured in Palmyra crash, police say
The driver and passenger of a pickup truck were seriously injured when their truck crashed into a ditch, hit a rock and struck a tree, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Young gobblers compete at turkey calling competition in Augusta
The competition was part of the 42nd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show held this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Fire causes extensive damage to Mercer home
Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly, but the home was still left in unlivable condition, the local fire chief said.
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Rockland man, 25, seriously injured when SUV rolls over on I-95 in Fairfield
Maine State Police investigators said they believe speed and “suspected impairment” were factors in the one-vehicle crash.
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Somerset County to fix crucial gap in its internet at fraction of original cost
The county will spend just $30,000 to implement a satellite network that will serve as a backup to county-owned fiber internet that connects the county’s jail, courthouse, and emergency communications center.
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Brother of Skowhegan murder victim could face charges after courtroom attack, authorities say
The incident, which took place following the sentencing last week of Jason Servil to 45 years for the murder of Alice Abbott, also raises questions about court security.
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Officer uses stun gun on family member as Skowhegan courtroom melee breaks out during murder sentencing
In court Friday, the brother of victim Alice Abbott surged from his seat in the gallery to try to attack convicted killer Jason Servil and was stopped by a county corrections officer with a stun gun.