Jason Gayne agreed to a deal that includes prison time, probation and the payment of restitution in connection with charges that he stole money from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County while working as their director.
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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Skowhegan call-force firefighters to get increase in pay
The raise will help attract on-call firefighters to the force, which is a cost-efficient way of staffing the department, according to Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
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Vote to move Skowhegan River Park to next phase reignites debate on project’s viability
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for a final design for the park and opening a bid for a contractor, but several selectmen and town residents expressed concern about the project that has been discussed for 20 years.
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Norridgewock fire department begins new year under leadership of 2 longtime firefighters
Todd Pineo, who has been with the department since 1995, officially took over as chief, while Daryl Wyman, also a veteran department member, was hired for an administrator position.
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Smithfield man indicted on assault, threatening charges following incident that led to police standoff
Sy A. Perri, 33, used a machete to threaten another person in August, according to court records.
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Skowhegan whitewater River Park plans roll along with a final design on horizon
Organizers expect to put the final construction design for the park out to bid next week, which means construction could begin this summer, if all goes according to plan.
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Early morning fire displaces 4 people at Skowhegan motel
The fire did not affect the building but displaced the four guests because firefighters had to remove a deck outside the door to the unit to contain the blaze.
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Skowhegan woman charged with drunken driving at over 100 mph through Fairfield
Kristen Gullifer, 35, of Skowhegan, was charged with operating under the influence and criminal speeding, according to Fairfield police.
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Police charge suspects in August robbery of Big Apple store in Madison
Two of the suspects have been charged for their roles in the incident, while a third suspect has not yet been charged or identified publicly by police.
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Former central Maine district attorney remembered for toughness on crime, compassion for victims
David Crook, who served six terms in office from 1978 to 2002, focused his career on child abuse and drug cases and worked to advocate for victims of crimes. He died in November at age 77.