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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PublishedApril 23, 2015
Skowhegan board rejects Sappi tax cut; mill plans appeal
The requested property tax abatement would have lowered the value of the Sappi paper mill by $137 million and cost the town $2.2 million in revenue.
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PublishedApril 22, 2015
Skowhegan assessors could decide Sappi value Thursday
The board is considering an abatement application from Sappi Fine Paper that would cut the mill’s tax bill by about $2.2 million.
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PublishedApril 21, 2015
Probe into missing Skowhegan DA’s office funds continues
No charges have been filed, six months after a search warrant was executed at the home of a former county clerical worker.
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PublishedApril 21, 2015
Feds seek to hold central Maine drug suspects without bail
Five people from Harmony were among 10 arrested Tuesday in an early-morning drug sweep by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in Somerset and Penobscot county communities.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Skowhegan dance teacher to mark 60 years of recitals in May
Bradley Adams has taught more than steps at his School of Dance; he instills confidence, discipline and poise.
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PublishedApril 19, 2015
Postcard Jack trains as saddle horse after winning Skowhegan race career
The winningest standardbred horse in Maine state history was named after John Garbarino, who sent thousands of postcards over three decades to a Madison restaurant.
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PublishedApril 17, 2015
Skowhegan forum to air views on ‘Indians’ nickname
A public meeting has been scheduled for early May for debate over the controversial nickname and mascot for Skowhegan Area High School sports teams.
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PublishedApril 16, 2015
Skowhegan man held on nine warrants
David Doucette, 29, was wanted for failing to pay fines and restitution and is being held without bail.
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PublishedApril 14, 2015
Maryland man strikes plea deal in sexual assault case
Michael Massey, 32, entered an Alford plea in court, meaning that he does not admit to the crimes against a teenager but concedes that the prosecution could likely prove the charges if the case went to trial.
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PublishedApril 14, 2015
Waterville credit union CEO named chamber Business Person of the Year
Ryan Poulin, 41, president and CEO of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, says he was shocked and thrilled by the award.
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