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Published
February 26, 2024

Madison residents, officials raise concerns as Sheriff’s Office staffing shortages continue

At a lightly attended public hearing Monday night, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said his office continues to struggle with staffing as it works to cover every law enforcement shift required by Madison’s contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
Published
January 29, 2024

Madison-based TimberHP aims to be fully open this year as more public financing arrives

The $500,000 in financing recently approved by the Finance Authority of Maine is expected to help create and retain more than 100 jobs in Somerset County by allowing the manufacturer to buy equipment needed for its full product line, the agency said.
Published
January 28, 2024

Somerset County partnership between sheriff’s office, public health agency latest effort to tackle opioid epidemic

The new program includes an overdose 'quick response' team and 2 community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.

Published
November 28, 2023

Somerset County sheriff tells Madison officials staffing woes has agency nearly in ‘crisis mode’

Sheriff Dale Lancaster on Monday told selectmen that his department only has about 50% of the deputies he needs, leading to a shortfall in coverage that Madison and other towns need.
Published
October 20, 2023

Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project

Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.
Published
September 17, 2023

As Maine celebrates its apple harvest, growers say the rainy summer made for a good haul

Growers across the state marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.
Published
September 11, 2023

Madison man pleads guilty to wire fraud in ‘ticket switching’ scam at Maine stores

Aaron Hoster, 51, entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for switching the price tags for pricey items at Home Depot and Lowe's stores.
Published
September 7, 2023

Skowhegan boy, 9, recognized for alerting tenants of Madison apartment building to fire

A ceremony was held Wednesday to honor Devin Dumais for notifying the residents about the June fire, allowing them to evacuate before firefighters arrived.

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