Nicholas Carter, 31, ran out of the Somerset County Courthouse in handcuffs Wednesday after a jury convicted him of aggravated assault against a 14-month-old child, officials said.
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Skowhegan selectmen discuss transparency and ethics at goal-setting session
The Board of Selectmen’s annual goal-setting workshop focused largely on transparency and how to handle conflicts of interest.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Brother of Skowhegan murder victim won’t be prosecuted for courtroom attack on convicted killer, DA says
During the April incident, Clifford Warren jumped the bar and ran toward Jason Servil, who was being sentenced for the murder of Warren’s sister, Alice Abbott.
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Sod chosen instead of artificial turf as Skowhegan awards bid for new baseball field
Selectmen chose Ranger Construction Corp. of Fairfield to build a $2.3 million baseball field and other infrastructure at the Skowhegan Community Center at 39 Poulin Drive.
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Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges
Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.
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After fire, owners say former home of Gov. Coburn in Skowhegan can be restored with help
The niece of the home’s former owner, who died last year, and her husband had been working on the home for months before a fire damaged it in August.
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Reporting Aside: Things I wish I had asked my mother
Life is a gift, but short, so it is wise to ask our elders many questions before they pass, Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan rally for democracy highlights crucial issues for working families
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan’s Coburn Park was the site of a rally for democracy Sept. 1. Ethan Brownell, a history teacher and father of three, served as master of ceremonies. Brownell, recognized as Maine’s 2023 History Teacher of the Year, is campaigning for state Senate District 3 with a focus on improving support for working families. […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine Labor Council hosts lunch in Skowhegan to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The event was organized to support two local labor unions now in contract negotiations with their employers.
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Coburn mansion fire in Skowhegan started accidentally during repair work
The fire caused ‘significant’ damage to the attic, but the house is still structurally sound, officials said.