somerset county maine

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
February 15, 2024

Lack of snow won’t stop sixth annual Somerset SnowFest in Skowhegan, organizers say

Though 2 events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
Published
February 12, 2024

Sheriff: More than 500 marijuana plants, drug materials seized at Mercer home in latest bust of illegal marijuana growing operation

No arrests were made because no one was at the Rome Road home when the raid was carried out, but officials say charges are expected after the occupants are located.
Published
February 8, 2024

Sheriff: Thousands of illegally grown marijuana plants seized during search of Norridgewock home

The bust of the illegal marijuana growing operation is part a larger investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Published
February 6, 2024

Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers

Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.

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
January 21, 2024

Police chief, sheriff at odds over school resource officer will have to work together

After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
Published
December 31, 2023

Former central Maine district attorney remembered for toughness on crime, compassion for victims

David Crook, who served six terms in office from 1978 to 2002, focused his career on child abuse and drug cases and worked to advocate for victims of crimes. He died in November at age 77.
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 5, 2023

A poet offers an intimate, meandering picture of rural life in Maine

Baron Wormser's memoir, 'The Road Washes Out in Spring,' was reissued in March. Its sharply observed, compassionate vignettes of his own off-the-grid life and the lives of those around him endure.

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