Per the terms of his plea agreement entered in April, Isaac H. Sterling, 24, will serve a sentence of six years in state prison, followed by three years of probation.
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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Illegal cannabis growing operation busted at Madison home filled with black mold
Police seized 1,854 marijuana plants, 10 pounds of processed marijuana, and other drug-related items from the home, which had the worst case of black mold observed by police during 14 similar busts in Somerset County, Sheriff Dale Lancaster said.
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Sappi’s $418 million expansion of Skowhegan mill continues on schedule
The converted and expanded No. 2 paper machine, part of the company’s switch to a different kind of paper product, is set to open in early 2025.
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Complaints of odors from Hartland Landfill linger as town works toward closure
Some residents say the town and state do not do enough to respond to their concerns. Officials say they do what they can, and are following the wishes of voters.
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Skowhegan inks deal with former Somerset County administrator to become town manager
Lawyer Dawn DiBlasi is scheduled to begin her new position Monday.
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Planned Skowhegan baseball field changed to artificial turf in hopes of moving project forward
The change would help complete the project faster using available funding, said selectmen, who also voted to wait on sending the construction of the new complex out to bid for a contractor until late May.
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Madison residents and officials object to planned clinic offering methadone
Acadia Healthcare is under contract to buy 2 Old Point Ave., the former Taylor’s Drug Store, where it plans to open a behavioral health clinic offering medication-assisted treatment and other services.
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Madison residents, officials object to planned clinic offering methadone
Acadia Healthcare is under contract to buy 2 Old Point Ave., the former Taylor’s Drug Store, where it plans to open a behavioral health clinic offering medication-assisted treatment and other services.
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Update: Man arrested in Norridgewock standoff with police after killing dog, shooting at neighbor’s house, sheriff says
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.
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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.