Jake covers Skowhegan and the surrounding area for the Morning Sentinel. Before arriving to central Maine, Jake reported for GBH News, Boston.com, El Mundo Boston, and the Appalachian Mountain Club's magazine. Jake graduated from Tufts University, where he was a reporter and editor for The Tufts Daily, the school's independent student newspaper. Though he grew up in the Boston area, Jake has spent the last several summers working as a whitewater rafting guide in Maine on the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers. He also taught English for a year in Spain's Canary Islands.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Skowhegan whitewater River Park plans roll along with a final design on horizon
Organizers expect to put the final construction design for the park out to bid next week, which means construction could begin this summer, if all goes according to plan.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Early morning fire displaces 4 people at Skowhegan motel
The fire did not affect the building but displaced the four guests because firefighters had to remove a deck outside the door to the unit to contain the blaze.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Skowhegan woman charged with drunken driving at over 100 mph through Fairfield
Kristen Gullifer, 35, of Skowhegan, was charged with operating under the influence and criminal speeding, according to Fairfield police.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Police charge suspects in August robbery of Big Apple store in Madison
Two of the suspects have been charged for their roles in the incident, while a third suspect has not yet been charged or identified publicly by police.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Former central Maine district attorney remembered for toughness on crime, compassion for victims
David Crook, who served six terms in office from 1978 to 2002, focused his career on child abuse and drug cases and worked to advocate for victims of crimes. He died in November at age 77.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Suspect in Waterville homicide apprehended, shot by police in Arkansas
Spridal Hubiak, 20, of Waterville, was found in Arkansas early Sunday morning, after authorities had issued an arrest warrant for him in connection with the killing of Angela Bragg.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Child, 10, suffers serious injuries in Corinna crash
The driver of the vehicle, who was not seriously injured, was operating with a suspended driver’s license when he crashed into a tree on Saturday, according to Maine State Police.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Days after Waterville killing, search for suspect continues with few details from police
Police are continuing to search for Spridal Hubiak in connection with the suspected killing of a 52-year-old Waterville woman, but have provided few details about his background, possible whereabouts and relationship to the victim.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
What to do in central Maine to celebrate the New Year
Though the region has no major celebrations planned, both revelers and families alike can find something to do from Waterville to Augusta to ring in the new year.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2023
Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow
Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
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