Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.
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Moscow voters repeal ban on solar farms
The vote at Monday’s town meeting was prompted by a proposal from two developers to build a commercial solar farm at a former military radar site in Moscow and Caratunk.
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Fairfield home busted for suspected illegal marijuana grow
No arrests were made during the execution of the search warrant Tuesday morning, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Somerset County Jail officer on leave amid domestic violence allegation
Giovanni Sinclair, whose work-issued firearm was taken away when he was served a protection from abuse order, was later charged with misdemeanor domestic violence assault.
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Moscow banned solar farms. A developer wants to change that.
Cianbro and Patriot Renewables are proposing a 60-megawatt solar farm at an old military radar site in Moscow and Caratunk.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
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Maine education department seeks teacher nominations
Nominations are sought for the 2025 Somerset County Teacher of the Year; the deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.
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Madison won’t go out to bid for police contract
The Skowhegan Police Department had expressed interest in bidding against the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, which has had contracts with the town since 2015.
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Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.