Skowhegan, ME – Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive inside a Skowhegan residence late Wednesday night.
According to the Maine State Police, the Skowhegan Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 11:37 p.m. Wednesday reporting a person not breathing at a home on West Front Street. When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered a deceased adult female.
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central was called in to assist with the investigation. The woman’s body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy was conducted on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Detectives and evidence technicians worked throughout the day conducting interviews and collecting evidence at the scene. Authorities said the identity of the woman, along with the cause and manner of death, are being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Investigators emphasized that there is no known danger to the public at this time.
The incident occurred in Skowhegan, the county seat of Somerset County, located in central Maine, roughly 40 miles north of Augusta. Police have not released additional details regarding potential suspects or whether foul play is suspected, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Skowhegan Police Department or Maine State Police.
More updates are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
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