The person is identified only by his initials and claims he has status as an unaccompanied child, although the government says he is now an adult.
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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Federal agents detain 17 workers in Skowhegan, witness says
Agents stopped a busload of workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison early Tuesday, the driver said.
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Woman killed in Skowhegan remembered by family as loving mother, nurse from Ohio
Family members say they had long been concerned about Nichole Jackson’s boyfriend, Dane Burke, who is charged in connection with her death.
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Police: Tomhegan man who threatened ‘shootout’ arrested peacefully after standoff
The Maine State Police tactical team was called to assist the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office due to threats the man was reportedly making.
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Somerset County commissioners deny paved road access for ATV riders in The Forks
The debate, which began in September, underscored officials’ desire to balance economic development and public safety.
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Here’s why Madison wants to pump the brakes on an all-way stop plan for a dangerous intersection
After listening to residents’ feedback, the town is asking the Maine Department of Transportation to evaluate other options for the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
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Madison board takes addiction clinic application under advisement
Acadia Healthcare has applied to open its clinic, offering methadone treatment and other services, under an ordinance voters approved in 2024.
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Skowhegan cites church-run homeless shelter for dozens of code violations
The town gave the homeless shelter 30 days to resolve the violations of building codes and fire safety measures before it takes further legal action.
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Skowhegan officials work to ‘untangle’ their books
Like many towns, Skowhegan is several years behind on audits, although the town manager said there are no signs of issues with municipal finances.
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Fairfield death investigation remains ongoing, state police say
Police confirmed they were investigating Tuesday night on the road where a man’s body was found days earlier but declined to say if there was any connection.