The alleged victim told police that Brian Cloutier had strangled her with a belt several times to the point she passed out, before she escaped and sought help from a neighbor, according to court records.
Jake Freudberg
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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Congressional funding to help central Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in congressional funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King, to support the services it offers at five community clinics in Augusta, Farmington, Skowhegan, Waterville and Winthrop.
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Storm brings snow, ice to central Maine; region mostly spared from power outages
Central Mainers awoke Sunday morning to up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, and an icy mess in others.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
After early taste of spring, winter storm brings snow and ice back to central Maine
By mid-afternoon, several inches of snow fell across the region, as forecasters expect the highest snowfall totals from a storm this winter in central Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Canaan voters approve $1.8 million in spending, new property maintenance ordinance
The new ordinance, which was spurred by complaints about properties in town, sets standards for properties that will help maintain public health, public safety and property values.
Posted inMaine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Massachusetts man who murdered Skowhegan woman to be sentenced in April
Jason Servil, 20, of Boston pleaded guilty in January to charges he killed Alice Abbott, 20, and assaulted a man in July 2022.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Construction of Skowhegan whitewater River Park delayed until 2025
Park organizers were planning to begin construction this year, but a delay in the availability of one of the project’s contractors has pushed back the original timeline.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectmen approve Spinning Mill TIF proposal, sending it to town meeting
The developer rehabilitating the old downtown mill has said a tax increment financing agreement is crucial to getting the project back on track after it sustained millions of flooding damage in December.
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Federal dollars help planned Skowhegan school, early childhood facility reach fundraising goal
Congressional spending of $1.9 million passed last week, along with local fundraising totaling $3 million, should cover the cost of an early childhood wing, the part of the project not funded by the state.
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Theft charges against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent dismissed ahead of trial, as prosecutors bring new charge
Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Michael Corson, 54, of Madison, as Corson’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning but also filed a complaint for a new charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy.