The cause of the late Wednesday night fire was determined Thursday after an investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.
Jake Freudberg
Staff Writer
Jake covers Skowhegan and Somerset County for the Morning Sentinel. He started reporting at the Morning Sentinel in November 2023. 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Augusta man shot by state police in New York
A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.
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Skowhegan man held on charges he sexually abused teenage minors
Following a Skowhegan Police Department investigation, Douglas Perkins, 31, was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
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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.
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Skowhegan Opera House has a new operator with big plans
Lights Up Productions, which formed in November, signed a three-year lease with the town to renovate and operate the 115-year-old venue.
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Madison man charged with possession of child porn
Lifetime registered sexual offender John Peters arrested on nine counts of possession of sexually explicit material, says Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.