The mural, titled ‘How Humanity Managed To Save the Planet,’ was developed by high school students working with a local artist and completed Sunday by community members.
Jake Freudberg
Staff Writer
Jake covers Skowhegan and Somerset County for the Morning Sentinel. He started reporting at the Morning Sentinel in November 2023. Jake grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Tufts University. While in school, Jake wrote for various news organizations in the Boston area. He’s also a Maine whitewater rafting guide and lived in Spain’s Canary Islands for a year.
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Young gobblers compete at turkey calling competition in Augusta
The competition was part of the 42nd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show held this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Somerset County to fix crucial gap in its internet at fraction of original cost
The county will spend just $30,000 to implement a satellite network that will serve as a backup to county-owned fiber internet that connects the county’s jail, courthouse, and emergency communications center.
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Brother of Skowhegan murder victim could face charges after courtroom attack, authorities say
The incident, which took place following the sentencing last week of Jason Servil to 45 years for the murder of Alice Abbott, also raises questions about court security.
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Officer uses stun gun on family member as Skowhegan courtroom melee breaks out during murder sentencing
In court Friday, the brother of victim Alice Abbott surged from his seat in the gallery to try to attack convicted killer Jason Servil and was stopped by a county corrections officer with a stun gun.
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Driver facing criminal charge after crash with horse and buggy in Norridgewock
The horse and the operator of the carriage were both injured in the crash, which happened when Brittany Guerette, 34, attempted to pass them in her vehicle.
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U.S. Route 201 corridor in Somerset County had some of the heaviest eclipse traffic in Maine, officials say
The Maine Department of Transportation estimated Tuesday that 15,000 vehicles came into Maine from out of state over the weekend.
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Watch: From near and far, more than 10,000 people flock to Jackman to take in total solar eclipse
Officials said Monday the crowd was likely the biggest they had seen in the northern Maine town, which by midmorning was packed with visitors ahead of the afternoon eclipse.
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Free beer, muddy camping, gasoline: Bingham businesses gear up for eclipse day crowd
Business owners in Bingham say they don’t know just how big the crowd will be on Monday, but are preparing to be overwhelmed — and have some fun.
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Cambridge man arrested in connection with string of thefts
Nicholas Trask, 25, of Cambridge, was arrested March 29 after police found several allegedly stolen items during the execution of a search warrant, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.