Skowhegan man remembered as passionate, adventurous and loving
Jakub Prokop, 21, died after being thrown from a boat into the Kennebec River on the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July festivities, music and art events, Swan Island spotlight of week in photos in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 3-July 9 2026.
Artists Paint Skowhegan kicks off Log Days festivities
Artists scattered throughout the town to paint local scenes.
We said goodbye to some all-time great Maine high school coaches this year
The 2025-26 school year saw some of the best to ever do it pass away, retire, or leave before they were ready.
Skowhegan nonprofit director’s bid for early end to probation denied
Justice Robert Mullen pointed out Jason Gayne had agreed to his sentence for stealing from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County.
HVAC work takes place in Skowhegan | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures an HVAC line installation at the Bearcat Tattoo and Moonshadow Piercing building.
Former Skowhegan nonprofit director seeks early end to probation for thefts
Jason Gayne has paid the $70,000 in restitution owed to the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County.
Missed deadline stalls access to remote pharmacies in Maine
Roughly 45% of residents live in a pharmacy desert.
Skowhegan men talk on the sidewalk outside Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a few men chatting on Water Street.
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Motorcycle crash claims life of Norridgewock man
Emergency responders were called to the scene after a vehicle failed to yield before the crash, police said.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop and Messalonskee lead the list of the area’s top players.
6 concerts, theater productions planned this week in central Maine
‘A Texas Carol’ is set for Madison, 12/OC plan Sidney concert, The Playhouse at Waterville Station is set to host Alice Limoges, Trombone Shorty scheduled to take stage in Sidney, The Princess Concert to be featured in Waterville, and Black Wolf Band prepares for Augusta show.
Clinton man gets 45 years for deadly shooting of Fairfield man in Waterville
Richard Hatt stalked and tormented Stephen Killam for more than 6 years before killing him in 2024.
Waterville man accused of Fairfield kidnapping told police he thought girl was in danger
The girl’s babysitter discovered the 4-year-old was missing from her bed in the middle of the night, police wrote in a court filing.
1 dead, another injured in Madison ATV crash
Tyler Atkinson, 37, was killed after crashing an ATV into a ditch early Sunday. Deputies determined that speed and alcohol were involved in the incident.
3 minors, 1 man accused in break-in at Madison school
One of the minors believed to be involved had been reported missing and was later tied to the break-in, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
Canaan native sheds light on 20th Maine Regiment in new book
Jared Peatman, who since middle school has been researching the group known for its role in the Battle of Gettysburg, plans to give talks in Brunswick, Canaan and Madison.
Norridgewock man charged with drug trafficking; is hospitalized after bust
Investigators seized 324 grams of suspected fentanyl, and the man was taken to the hospital after appearing to ingest something, the sheriff said.
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