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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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Central Maine maple producers say Sunday celebration looking good after fits and starts
The sap is running — sporadically — just in time for Maine Maple Sunday, following a topsy-turvy stretch of winter weather that’s enabled sap to flow a little earlier than usual only to be halted at times by late-season chills.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Madison man charged with sexual assault on 14-year-old girl
Eric Horan, 36, allegedly assaulted the girl in December and then fled the area to escape arrest, police said.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Canaan Town Meeting voters asked to raise municipal spending
A proposed town budget is up $172,205, while four candidates are on the election ballot for three seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2017
Unity Town Meeting voters to face reduced municipal spending, retail marijuana poll
The Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday at the Unity Elementary School gymnasium, while election ballot voting is to take place Friday.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2017
Poliquin says he urged Trump to protect older, rural residents in health overhaul effort
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, met Tuesday with President Donald Trump, urging him and House leadership to push for increased benefits for those nearing retirement and families in rural areas.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2017
Multi-vehicle crash in Newport sends five people to hospitals
The crashes on Route 7 totaled three vehicles and a snowmobile trailer, while two victims required surgery in Bangor, police said.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2017
Defense team in Fairfield murder case await medical reports
Luc Tieman is charged with the shooting death of wife Valerie Tieman in September and an examination by the State Forensic Service at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta has been ordered as part of the buildup to his trial.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2017
Athens Town Meeting recognizes two residents for their contributions to the town
Seventh-grader Patricia Thody was announced as the winner of a statewide essay contest and Freda Rowell was presented with the Boston Post Cane.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2017
Vassalboro traffic stop leads to repeat heroin charge against Portland woman
Amy Santiago, 36, of Portland, was charged with possession of schedule W drugs and violating conditions of release, and she was taken to the Kennebec County jail in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Skowhegan interim police chief grew up poor, rose up through ranks
Sgt. Joel Cummings takes over the Skowhegan Police Department at a time when it is largely inexperienced, saying he’s not sure yet whether he’ll apply for the permanent chief position.
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