Officials charged Mark J. Walston Jr. of Pittsfield with the arson. Walston faces several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and ending up in Jackman last week.
Taylor Abbott
Taylor Abbott is a staff writer for the Morning Sentinel, covering Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison and Anson. She previously worked at the Forecaster, where she covered stories for the Northern and Coastal Journal editions. Taylor graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 with a degree in journalism. A Maine native, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, reading, live music and exploring beaches along the coast of Maine.
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Winslow man arrested after leading police on chase through Winslow, Fairfield, Skowhegan
James Price, 40, was arrested on charges of operating with an open alcohol container; criminal operating under the influence; operating without a license; driving to endanger; eluding a police officer; reckless conduct; and refusing to submit to arrest, according to police.
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Skowhegan Fire Department signs mutual aid agreement with Oakland
Skowhegan is one of many fire departments branching out to other communities to help with emergency services as the availability and amount of help becomes less.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police charge Pittsfield man with car theft, burglary, arson in Jackman
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said that Mark J. Walston, 50, of Pittsfield was arrested on three charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Madison and ending up in Jackman.
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MSAD 54 eyeing sites around Skowhegan for new school
No decisions have been made on where the new school will be located, though the district is exploring several different properties around Skowhegan.
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No cause confirmed in blaze that destroys Solon house
Fire Chief Duayne Rollins said Solon, Anson and Bingham firefighters responded at about 9 p.m. to the blaze at 70 McQuilkin Road.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Outdoors organizes cross-country skiing clinic to get people outdoors
Saturday’s ski event was one of many free events hosted by Skowhegan Outdoors every week.
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Skowhegan Area Middle School changing class schedule, sports rules
Changes to the way cohorts are set up for grades six and seven are changing in the coming weeks to allow students to interact and move around in between classes.
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Carrabec school board to survey teachers about remote learning
Regional School Unit 74 superintendent changes two half-days for students — scheduled for Jan. 27 and March 10 — to full days.
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Dam replacement project between drinking water ponds completed in Skowhegan
Contamination of the Skowhegan drinking water sources believed to have originated at site of the construction project between the systems Upper and Lower ponds.