At a lightly attended public hearing Monday night, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said his office continues to struggle with staffing as it works to cover every law enforcement shift required by Madison’s contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skijor Skowhegan, back for a 6th year, delivers dose of adrenaline for snow lovers after mild winter
Thousands came to the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds to watch the annual skijoring competition, which has become a unique tradition that is growing in popularity.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Two teenagers face charges stemming from string of TikTok-inspired car break-ins in Skowhegan
Janathian M. Viles, 19, of Waterville told investigators that he and another 15-year-old suspect broke into the vehicles following instructions from viral internet videos that show how to steal Kia and Hyundai cars.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Bingham man with sex offense history indicted on charges he sexually assaulted minors last July
Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow man, 22, identified by police as victim in fatal Waterville shooting
An autopsy performed Tuesday found that Justin Iraola died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Gifford’s ice cream plant in Skowhegan restarts production one year after fire destroyed facility
A year after a fire devastated Gifford’s production facility and headquarters, the Skowhegan-based ice cream maker has started making ice cream on a limited basis.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police: One killed in shooting outside Waterville house
The Maine State Police said they were assisting the Waterville Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting Monday morning on South Grove Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectmen launch town manager search
Police Chief David Bucknam has served as interim town manager after Christine Almand, who held the position for nearly a decade, resigned in November after a monthslong medical-related leave.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Lack of snow won’t stop sixth annual Somerset SnowFest in Skowhegan, organizers say
Though two events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fire causes major damage to Skowhegan mobile home, displaces 3
Firefighters from several area departments worked quickly to stop the early morning fire from spreading further, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.