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.
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Maine military moms hope to start state’s 1st Blue Star Mothers chapter
The national organization formed during World War II provides support and services to mothers of those serving in the armed forces.
Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta
Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.
Maine field hockey community reacts to Paula Doughty’s Skowhegan exit: ‘She’s very demanding’
The longtime coach drew critics and supporters while putting together the most successful run Maine has seen.
Skowhegan Chinese restaurant reopens after failed health inspection
A recent inspection found numerous violations, the most serious of which officials say have been addressed.
State DOT proposes sidewalk for Skowhegan schools for safer commute
The project is slated for 2027, and the department is now accepting public comment.
6 things to do in central Maine: comedy, music and a variety show
Chizzle Wizzle runs through Friday in Augusta, The Irish Tenors plan Waterville concert, comedian Bob Marley will take the stage in Skowhegan, Pihcintu are set to perform in Waldoboro, and free seeds will be handed out at the Waterville Library starting Friday.
Skowhegan hospital looks at closing indoor pools used for therapy, swim lessons
The 2 pools at Redington Rehab need costly upgrades, and hospital executives say they are exploring all options for replacement.
Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
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John Hersom steps down as Lawrence football coach after 20 years
The longtime leader guided the Bulldogs to five state title games, winning a Class A championship in 2006.
I-95 rollover in Fairfield injures 3, prompts lane closures
3 people were injured and were taken to a Waterville hospital Thursday with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Portland Antiques Mall opens in home of former BBQ restaurant
Its operator also runs a vintage mall in Fairfield and plans to purchase another in York this spring.
KVCC basketball teams take opposite paths to success in inaugural seasons
The Kennebec Valley Community College men brought in recruits from all over the country, while the women’s team had to work with players already at the school.
Norridgewock man charged with murder of girlfriend’s son raises self-defense issues
Daniel Markey also filed a civil lawsuit this week, seeking to recoup medical costs from his then-girlfriend — the mother of the man he is accused of killing and a key witness for prosecutors.
6 arrested in Norridgewock drug bust, sheriff says
Two of those arrested, who police said attempted to escape through a hole in the home’s floor, are also being detained for allegedly being in the United States illegally.
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.
In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
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.
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