Doug Harlow

Morning Sentinel

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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Published
February 23, 2016

Jason Cote’s lawyer files appeal of murder conviction, 45-year sentence

Attorney Stephen Smith says the state’s case did not support a murder conviction and that Cote, of Palmyra, acted in self-defense when he killed Ricky Cole, of Detroit, in 2013.
Published
February 22, 2016

Norridgewock fire victims’ bad luck continues

After the Bowring family lost everything in a January fire, food, gift cards and more donated by stores for fundraisers have been taken and online commenters have attacked the family.
Published
February 20, 2016

When a way of life ended with the last log drive, a new Kennebec River emerged

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of a 200-year tradition, but thanks to Sen. Ed Muskie and others, the result is a cleaner river and better, safer roads.
Published
February 19, 2016

State supreme court ruling disappoints Somerset County officials

A decision on a dispute about how money received for housing federal inmates was used cost the county more than $500,000, which the court ruled it is not owed and won’t get back.
Published
February 17, 2016

Fun and Business Fair in Skowhegan on Saturday offers cabin fever reliever

Now in its 39th year, the FAB Fair will showcase area businesses, crafters, organizations and nonprofits at Skowhegan Area High School
Published
February 16, 2016

Kennebec Valley Inn draws on past for new future in Skowhegan

Mike and Annette Kresge, who met at the inn’s bar in the 1980s, plan to reopen the downtown building in April as a country and western-themed lounge and restaurant.
Published
February 12, 2016

Cote sentenced to 45 years for Ricky Cole murder

Jason Cote, of Palmyra, said he was sorry for killing Cole, of Detroit, and he referred to the unrelated case of missing Waterville toddler Ayla Reynolds on Friday in Somerset County Superior Court.
Published
February 10, 2016

Jason Cote’s sentencing on murder conviction due Friday

Cote faces 28 years to life in prison for beating Ricky Cole, of Detroit, to death in 2013.
Published
February 10, 2016

Skowhegan community radio seeks community help

Hooskow Radio, 98.1 FM WXNZ, a Wesserunsett Arts Council project that will move into the former Somerset County Jail, is holding an open mic fundraiser to help pay required licensing fees.
Published
February 9, 2016

Skowhegan to vote on whether to make elective offices appointive

Selectmen voted 5-0 to put the proposal, which residents have rejected before, on the November election ballot.