A look back at the man who made Renys, a century after his birth
Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
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Somerset County board rejects provider’s request for opioid settlement funds
The commissioners agreed that the priority right now should be its Sublocade medication-assisted treatment program at the jail.
How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
Madison methadone clinic gets green light after board flip-flops on decision
Acadia Healthcare’s proposed clinic has stirred nearly 2 years of controversy among town residents and officials.
Judges order release of 2 workers detained in Skowhegan immigration bust
The 2 were among a group of about a dozen workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison.
Single mother among those detained in Skowhegan immigration raid
The operation was the second time in recent weeks that agents reportedly detained several immigrants working at Backyard Farms in Madison.
About a dozen workers detained in Skowhegan immigration raid, advocates say
The arrests marked the second raid this month by federal immigration agents on workers traveling to Backyard Farms in Madison.
Legal question delays Madison board’s vote on addiction clinic license
The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’
Buckfield girls basketball beats Madison in D South semifinal
The Bucks control the boards, and in turn, never trail on the way to a regional championship appearance.
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Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
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Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
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The curtain seems to be falling on the spirit of community stewardship in our town.
Skowhegan’s Lights Up Productions prepares to stage ‘The Crucible’
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures the play’s ‘tech week’ at Skowhegan Opera House.
Amazon plans 3.6-acre distribution hub on Waterville, Sidney field
The developer plans to hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterville City Council’s chambers.
Skowhegan interim town manager aims to bring stability for staff, residents
Donnie Zaluski, also the pollution control plant superintendent, said town officials expect the search for the new town manager will be methodical and involve input from the community.
Oakland officials place temporary ban on mobile home lot rent increases
Oakland is the latest Maine community to freeze lot rent increases before considering rent stabilization ordinances.
Police searched Skowhegan town manager’s office after search of his home, records show
The application for the second search warrant details some of the child sexual abuse material police found while searching devices from Nicholas Nadeau’s Winslow home.
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