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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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Portland-based developer to turn historic Skowhegan property into workforce apartments
Brian Eng, who has taken up a special interest in the region over the past three years, is planning to convert his Airbnb at 31 Court St. into five long-term rentals.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Madison man’s bill comes due as judge issues sentence in $51,000 price tag ‘ticket switching’ scam
Aaron Hoster, 51, had a “full-time job of stealing for two years,” said a judge who sentenced him to serve 33 months in prison.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Skowhegan police chief to continue as interim town manager for now as officials eye decision in new year
The town’s Board of Selectmen hasn’t made any moves to fill the position, which Police Chief David Bucknam has filled on an interim basis for months.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
One person suffers minor burns in Skowhegan garage fire
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and there was no major damage, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Court records show one suspect, victim in Norridgewock armed robbery knew each other
Alexandra L. Goards, who knew the victim, said she was forced to help the other suspects rob the victim, according to a police affidavit.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2023
Police identify three suspects in connection with Norridgewock armed robbery that led to hourslong search
The three suspects were not cooperative when asked to identify themselves to officials, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Three suspects arrested after Norridgewock armed robbery prompts shelter-in-place advisories
Police responded to a robbery at a residence on Airport Road shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday and the search for the suspects ended around 1:30 p.m., according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Man charged in Fairfield murder had reportedly assaulted victim just days prior
Raheem Shamar Goodwin, 22, of Benton, made an initial appearance in court Tuesday in connection with a charge of murdering Edwin Weeks, 62.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Nonprofit land trust acquires 50 acres of wetlands in East Madison
The Somerset Woods Trustees purchased the parcel, located next to the north inlet of Lake Wesserunsett, from the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Skowhegan businesses report strong — but unpredictable — start to holiday season
Several businesses, including some that are new to the downtown area, reported solid sales.
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