The race for Sagadahoc County sheriff has devolved into a discussion about the office's response before a tragic shooting, overshadowing other critical county issues.
Challenger Sgt. Aaron Skolfield has turned his campaign into a public crusade to clear his name, calling out what he sees as unfair scapegoating related to the mass shooting.
Incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry defends his office against criticism, acknowledging that the election cannot be separated from the mass shooting that shook the community.
Skolfield stated, 'People have told me to back off of this, to talk about my goals for the department, but it’s so entwined. I think about it every day.'
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