The former president of Bridgecorp, as well as philanthropist, former Augusta mayor, city councilor and school board member will be named 2014’s Outstanding Citizen.
May 2014
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage says nursing home funding is ‘critical’
The governor blames Maine legislators for failing to act, but Democrats say they’ve already approved extra money and the governor is just looking for political cover for previously vetoing funds.
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Posted inNews
Maine Law Enforcement memorial ceremony — too many reminders
It’s a cruel irony when police officers like Stephen Arkell and Giles Landry get shot when trying to deal with other people’s problems.
Posted inNews
Skowhegan men arrested on allegations of heroin trafficking
The arrests follow the search of a home on North School Street where police found heroin and other evidence of drug trafficking.
Posted inNews
Rangeley man gets 46 months in prison on federal firearm charge
Frank J. McConnell was convicted of firing a handgun while intoxicated, in violation of bail conditions and restrictions from being a felon.
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Sappi Skowhegan plant affected by company-wide job cuts
The cuts include permanently eliminating 110 salaried and hourly positions, approximately 30 of which are filled by active employees.
Posted inCommunity
Births: April 30 and May 1
Julianna Rose Worden AUGUSTA — A daughter, Julianna Rose Worden, was born May 1 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Natasha McQuillan and Robert Worden of Sidney. Taylor Mary Simpson AUGUSTA — A daughter, Taylor Mary Simpson, was born May 1 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Jamie and Michael Simpson of Gardiner. […]
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Skowhegan concert a great success
SKOWHEGAN —The Skowhegan Community Chorus recently had its first concert of the 2014 spring season at All Saints Episcopal Church, Malbon’s Mill Road. The concert featured a mix of music from sacred songs with driving rhythms to bawdy drinking songs that one hears at a pub when the band has already gone home. The chorus […]
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Thespian Troupe to host dinner, show
WATERVILLE — Waterville High School’s drama program will present “The Mystery at Mouldy Manor,” at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Mystery Dinner, spaghetti, will be served. Admission cost $14 per person. For tickets, call Paula Pooler at 873-4281.