Fairfield eyes emergency preparedness with community response team
Town and Somerset County officials plan to host a training in January for people interested in volunteering for the new team.
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Waterville couple delivers meals to Mainers who lost SNAP benefits
After her own battles with food insecurity, a Waterville resident is cooking meals for community members in need.
Somerset County register of deeds referendum appears to fail
Tuesday’s referendum was the third time county officials asked voters to change the post to an appointed one.
Reelect Bill Savage to Augusta at-large City Council seat | Letter
Residents of Augusta will soon have the opportunity to reelect Bill Savage to an at-large City Council seat. I’ve worked with Bill for more than two decades — as both a colleague and as opposing counsel. Whether he was prosecuting drug traffickers, people who abused our most vulnerable or those who committed fraud against Medicaid,…
Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’
Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.
Obituary: Arthur Eastman Wilder
NORRIDGEWOCK – Art Wilder was born Jan. 14, 1939, in Skowhegan, Maine, the son of John Bickford Wilder and Marjorie Eastman …
Somerset County voters to again consider appointing register of deeds
November’s referendum will be the third time in as many years that county officials will ask voters to change the position from elected to appointed.
New Balance celebrates new Skowhegan factory, American manufacturing
Meanwhile, officials said talks are underway about repurposing the company’s former factory in Norridgewock.
Norridgewock woman charged in Oakland store robbery
Jasmine Jenness-Humphrey is accused of demanding a store employee give her money from the cash drawer and threatening to use a weapon.
2 teens arrested in Skowhegan after chase reaching 100 mph, police say
Skowhegan police were attempting to stop the vehicle, which the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had reported stolen.
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At some schools, basketball season begins without a full roster
For teams with players in Saturday’s state championship football games, the basketball season comes early this winter.
Three Maine cheesemakers win at 2025 World Cheese Awards
Skowhegan’s Crooked Face Creamery earned a Super Gold medal.
Connecticut man charged with murder in Corinth shooting
Jawon Owens, 27, of East Hartford, is accused of fatally shooting Scott Roberts, 46, of Glenburn, in September.
Vassalboro man arrested after burglary in Fairfield, police chase
Joel Williams, 27, remained jailed Friday in Skowhegan where bail was denied.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and food boxes in Maine
Community meals and food distributions are planned in communities across the state ahead of the holiday.
Northern lights, high school playoffs, Veterans Day top off Week in Photos
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Skowhegan robbery suspect made off with $140, affidavit says
David Alvarez, arrested for the robbery of two Skowhegan businesses Sunday, told police he previously robbed a Waterville bank.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Waterville man arrested after 2 Skowhegan robberies
Police responded to the reports of the robberies at McDonald’s and George’s Banana Stand on Sunday night.
Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
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