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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.
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Skowhegan man charged with possession of child pornography
Jared Moody, 37, a case manager for Direct Community Care in Augusta, was arrested Wednesday at his home, police said.
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Sen. King says Obamacare repeal threatened Maine more than most
Speaking at meeting with health care professionals, he calls Maine’s drug crisis a ‘disaster.’
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Dip in temps may mean sap won’t just go with the flow
But Maine Maple Sunday is still on tap with fresh syrup, candy and tours of sugarhouses statewide.
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Rep. Poliquin says he urged Trump to protect older, rural residents in health care overhaul
He says that in a meeting Tuesday with the president, he urged him and House leaders to push for increased benefits for those nearing retirement and families in rural areas.
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Defense awaits results of psychological exam in Fairfield murder case
The evaluation will help decide whether Luc Tieman, charged in his wife’s slaying, is competent to stand trial in November.
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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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Police chief gives resignation, so Skowhegan lets him go – now
Donald Bolduc doesn’t hide his frustration about low pay for patrol officers in the town.
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Fairfield woman who killed her newborn assists in grandchild visitation case
Kayla Stewart’s parents want a permanent right to see Kayla’s 3-year-old daughter, who lives with her father.
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Skowhegan police chief stepping down to rejoin family in Millinocket
Donald Bolduc, whose last day as chief is April 7, took the reins in Skowhegan in 2015.