The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a blaze at a Summit Street, Fairfield, apartment building early Sunday morning, after finding it was intentionally set.
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Massachusetts man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in Skowhegan
John Scott Gray was arrested recently on a warrant Skowhegan police obtained in 2023 for charges alleging he coerced a teenage girl to send him sexually explicit photos via Snapchat.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Opera House advertisement chronicles first lights-up in 1909
A woman found the Somerset Reporter advertisement for the first shows at the Opera House stuffed behind a framed portrait she believes belonged to her great-grandmother.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Build Maine conference in Skowhegan to highlight Spinning Mill project
Gov. Janet Mills is set to speak at the annual conference, which this year coincides with a ribbon-cutting for the downtown development.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Eagles club’s former secretary accused of stealing thousands
Heather D. Kennedy, 45, of Madison, was indicted on one Class B count of theft, alleging she stole more than $10,000 from the club; police said the figure exceeds $100,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Skowhegan chooses interim town manager
Nicholas Nadeau will continue working as interim town manager in Fairfax, Vermont, while taking on work in Skowhegan.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan election draws 4 candidates for select board
A longtime board member and three newcomers to town politics are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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Waterville, Gardiner, Bath concerts scheduled this week
10,000 Maniacs and The Nelsons concerts are set for the Waterville Opera House, Native American Storytelling and Song is planned in Skowhegan and other events you won’t want to miss are scheduled this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock murder suspect deemed incompetent to stand trial
Kendall Purnell, alleged to have killed Harold Burgess and injured Shawn Higgins on Feb. 7 in Norridgewock, was ordered by the court Friday to be treated in an institutional residential setting.
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Last-minute hitch imperils Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County
Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.