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
October 28, 2014

Skowhegan voters OK less restrictive sign rules

The new ordinance, which took effect immediately, makes it easier for a sign user to alter changeable-message signs.
Published
October 28, 2014

Skowhegan aide optimistic on state valuation break

Selectmen are considering asking the state to cut its valuation of property in Skowhegan to reflect the loss of $100 million in valuation for the Sappi mill.
Published
October 28, 2014

Challenger faces longtime Somerset registrar of deeds

Registrar Diane Godin is seeking re-election to a fourth full term; Laura Price, the deputy registrar, aims to take her place.
Published
October 28, 2014

Skowhegan Drive-In, old Anson Town Office on endangered list

Maine Preservation says the two buildings are among the historic structures in Maine that are in danger of being lost.
Published
October 25, 2014

Skowhegan voters due for special town meeting Tuesday

The meeting’s chief item of business is consideration of a proposed sign ordinance.
Published
October 24, 2014

Seven vying for two Fairfield Town Council seats

Canelli, Cooper and incumbent Sezak seek a three-year seat; incumbent Murray is challenged for the two-year seat by Stevens, Michaud and Thibodeau.
Published
October 23, 2014

Somerset County sheriff race sparks campaign dispute

The wife of a supporter of candidate Kris McKenna used a fake name to tip off the media to a complaint she filed against Dale Lancaster.
Published
October 21, 2014

Candidates in Pittsfield area House race see business growth as key issue

Republican Scott Strom is challenging incumbent Democrat Stanley Short Jr. in the district, which includes Clinton, Detroit and Pittsfield.
Published
October 21, 2014

Ex-Skowhegan fire chief indicted on theft charge

Richard Fowler Jr. faces a felony charge of theft in connection with missing money from a fire department in Farmington, N.H.
Published
October 21, 2014

Police: Grenade left at Skowhegan motel was toy

The Maine State Police bomb squad was called to the motel, which was partially evacuated.