Jake Freudberg – Page 3 – Centralmaine.com

Staff Writer

Jake covers public safety, courts and immigration in central Maine. He started reporting at the Morning Sentinel in November 2023 and previously covered all kinds of news in Skowhegan and across Somerset County. 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.

Local & State, News

Massachusetts man found dead off coast near Bremen

by Jake Freudberg September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians

by Jake Freudberg August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Skowhegan drug busts lead to 9 arrests, sheriff says

by Jake Freudberg August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Investigators searched two nearby homes early Tuesday morning, seizing a total of 45 grams of fentanyl, along with other drugs.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man convicted of running over Pittsfield police officer’s foot to get new trial

by Jake Freudberg August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court vacated Michael Kilgore’s conviction for assault on an officer in a decision issued last week.

Local & State, News

Skowhegan’s new fire chief brings decades of experience

by Jake Freudberg August 24, 2025August 22, 2025

Ryan Johnston, who was Skowhegan’s deputy chief for almost three years and runs a firefighter training company, took over the top job earlier this month.