Vendors began setting up stands on Thursday afternoon at the Head of Falls parking lot, with products ranging from fresh breads and vegetables to seedlings and baked goods.
Taylor Abbott
Taylor Abbott is a staff writer for the Morning Sentinel, covering Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison and Anson. She previously worked at the Forecaster, where she covered stories for the Northern and Coastal Journal editions. Taylor graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 with a degree in journalism. A Maine native, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, reading, live music and exploring beaches along the coast of Maine.
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Skowhegan school, police probe recent fight involving racist profanities
A 13-year-old has relocated with his grandmother across central Maine after an alleged altercation during April vacation that the school says “potentially involved racial bias.”
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Plans for new Waterville community recreation arena unveiled at youth center
The year-round recreation arena was unveiled Friday during a brief ceremony in Waterville as officials said the facility would house an ice rink for five months out of the year and a turf field for the remaining seven.
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Tractor-trailer collision temporarily closes Water Street in Skowhegan on Wednesday
Police say that the operator attempted to make a right-hand turn on to Court Street from Water Street, but struck a light pole and the side of a business.
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Mother-daughter duo to open wine bar in downtown Skowhegan featuring local selections
The business partners plan to open by the end of June, joining several other new businesses that have either opened their doors recently or expect to in the near future.
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Somerset County sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Nearly a quarter of the total cases reported in the county documented over the past 30 days.
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Technical Assistance Grants available for Skowhegan-based businesses
Technical Assistance Grants totaling $6,000 will be awarded to Skowhegan-based businesses.
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Sixth graders in Skowhegan to go remote Friday
The decision was made Thursday to move the sixth graders to remote learning Friday after a staff member at Skowhegan Area Middle School tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in 40 staff members and students being asked to quarantine.
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Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for barber pole light, church donation released on bond
Nathan Reardon, 43, is accused in federal court of submitting false information to receive — and then misuse — a $59,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan.
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St. Albans man facing drug charges following vehicle stop
Jason Lary was charged after officers allegedly found more than 400 grams of illicit drugs in his vehicle on Wednesday.