Jeff Hewett, the town’s economic and community development director, owns the farm where sludge is stored and is paid $10,694 for the service.
Doug Harlow
Doug Harlow is a veteran Morning Sentinel reporter now covering Skowhegan municipal government and police, court activity and general news from around Somerset County. In his spare time he raises chickens for eggs, cayenne peppers, fingerling potatoes, garlic and other organic vegetables with his wife, Mary Lou, who also maintains lovely flower gardens. Their little farm also produces maple syrup and heritage apples. Doug and Mary Lou moved to Maine in 1987 Doug, a Stone Soup Society poet and cab driver in Boston in the 1970s, was hired as a contracted correspondent for the Sentinel in January, 1988. His interests include baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and feeding the wild birds that visit them in the winter.
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Crash damages five cars Sunday during Waterville’s Central Maine Pride festival
Waterville police say the cause of the crash at Head of Falls remains under investigation, but there were no injuries requiring medical attention.
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Few clues and lasting pain two years after Skowhegan woman disappears
The last known sighting of Tina Stadig, 40, occurred on May 28, 2017, and authorities haven’t turned up evidence pointing to her whereabouts.
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One dead in head-on accident on US Route 2 in Skowhegan
A head-on accident involving a tractor-trailer and a car was reported about 1:30 pm Tuesday.
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Maine company partnering with Clinton dairy farms for cow-powered biogas
Summit Natural Gas is working with five dairy farms in Clinton to build and operate a digester that will create a new renewable natural gas program aimed at supporting the local economy.
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Skowhegan selectmen strip language from ordinance banning tips for exotic dancers
Ordinance aimed at easing restrictions on all-male exotic dance troupe performances at T&B’s Celebration Center to go before voters at Town Meeting June 10.
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Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need
Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.
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Skowhegan police detective pleads guilty to assault on ex-wife
Detective Sgt. Don Avery received a deferred disposition for one year that will result in a $300 fine if he is successful in not getting in trouble during that time.
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State fire marshal investigating Saturday fire in Starks
Somerset County sheriff’s deputies secured the scene on Mayhew Road in Starks for investigators.
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Some concerned ‘Indians’ supporters will try to sink Skowhegan area school budget
School Administrative District 54 will hold informational meeting Thursday on the proposed $36.7 million spending package — up about 3%.