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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PublishedNovember 8, 2017
Romeo, ‘lovable’ cat missing for 1 year, reunited with owner
Romeo, a sociable, 5-year-old gray tabby cat, recently was found alive in the Waldo County town of Unity, revealing a bizarre tale of how he disappeared and wound up more than 100 miles northeast of home.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Teen, 3 children taken to hospital Tuesday morning after Skowhegan accident
No serious injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was minimal.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2017
One dead in Monday morning crash in Norridgewock
Madison man killed in a two-vehicle accident on Route 201A.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2017
Skowhegan Chamber removes ‘Hunt for the Indian’ promotion, apologizes
Outrage ramped up on social media over the holiday business promotion, highlighting longstanding objections over the use of an ‘Indians’ mascot for school sports teams.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Madison residents to decide whether to ban retail pot businesses
The town manager said results of the vote will give the town direction on how to proceed next regarding retail marijuana establishments.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Opposition to new industrial wind towers grows in Somerset County
Legislators, county commissioners and business owners fear ridge line development will be “a death sentence” to the regional economy.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Martin Luther’s ‘protest’ celebrates 500 years Sunday
The anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation will be observed at Colby College and Lutheran church on Cool Street, Waterville.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2017
Skowhegan tax rate increases from $19.04 for every $1,000 of property value to $20
The state homestead exemption, a rise in town expenses and a drop in the Sappi mill valuation all are contributing to the increase.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2017
Deal over plowing Skowhegan street dismays residents
Selectmen thought they had found a solution allowing the town to plow a private way, but some residents don’t like the price attached to it.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2017
Madison High students serving community for credit
Health education teacher Karyn Bussell’s class will be raising money for hurricane relief, doing yard work for those unable to do it and recognizing veterans for their service
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