But the debate continues amid controversy after a Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Hunt for the Indian’ promotion.
Doug Harlow
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.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
After a year on the lam, Romeo the cat is done roaming – maybe
The sociable 5-year-old tabby cat recently was found in the Waldo County town of Unity, more than 100 miles from his home in Kennebunkport, and reunited with his owner.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Teen, 3 children taken to hospital Tuesday morning after Skowhegan accident
No serious injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was minimal.
Posted inLocal & State, News
One dead in Monday morning crash in Norridgewock
Madison man killed in a two-vehicle accident on Route 201A.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Skowhegan Chamber apologizes for ‘Hunt for the Indian’ promotion
Outrage ramped up on social media amid a controversy over racial slurs at a Wells-Lisbon High football game and the longtime dispute over Skowhegan High’s mascot.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Moosehead-area lawmakers oppose wind projects
Three state representatives and a senator join local officials in fighting new turbines and transmission lines.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine town to vote on allowing sales of marijuana
While state rules are still uncertain, Madison residents will have a say on how to proceed with retail pot.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man in police custody after standoff in Corinna
Gregory Frank, 55, is charged with domestic violence assault Monday after a six-hour standoff with Maine State Police.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Artists approach Skowhegan art show with broad strokes
Not Just Another Pretty Picture opens with works a little darker, maybe even deeper, than landscapes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Colby College students, staff collect household waste in Waterville
The neighborhood cleanup helps get them more involved with the community.