What to know ahead of Skowhegan’s annual town meeting
Voters will review the budget, a new homeless shelter ordinance, a moratorium on cannabis businesses and a new comprehensive plan.
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How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game
From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.
Music, theater, auditions among 5 things to do this week in central Maine
The Janzen Boys plan Gardiner concert and Livingston Taylor will take the stage later in the week, Waterville is set for offer ‘The Tin Woman’ and an Arrested Development concert, auditions for Macbeth are scheduled in Skowhegan.
Winslow girls, Lawrence boys track claim Community Cup wins
Five takeaways from this year’s six-team meet at Lawrence, which concluded with a new event.
Gina Davis tabbed as new Skowhegan field hockey coach
The former Boston College player and Skowhegan resident replaces 20-time state champion Paula Doughty.
Former Anson tax collector still owes town $475K in restitution, prosecutors say
A hearing is scheduled for June 2 on a request to enforce the payment of restitution owed by Claudia Viles.
Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
Skowhegan police receive new e-bike through local dealership donation
The Hight Family of Dealerships and Ford Motor Company partnered to support proactive policing in Central Maine.
Skowhegan-area voters give preliminary approval to $53.9M school budget
The budget, which comes with a less than 2% overall local property tax increase, goes to voters for final review in the referendum June 9.
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Nokomis baseball downs Lawrence in regular-season finale
Seth Bowden pitches a complete game and adds three RBI as the Warriors move closer to the Bulldogs in the B North standings.
Central Maine readies for festivals, theater & concerts
Daponte String Quartet plans Farmington performance, ‘Jailbirds’ to be staged in Madison, Preservation Hall Jazz Band prepare for Waterville concert, and the Maine Fiber Frolic in Windsor are among upcoming things to do.
Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?
Specific reasons for the turnover vary, but the underlying causes and downstream effects are consistent across the state.
Lawrence boys, Leavitt girls win KVAC Small School track crowns
It’s a three-peat for the Hornets, while the Bulldogs claim their first KVAC title in more than 40 years.
Lawrence’s Maddie Provost, Ashley Shores fulfill senior pact
Provost is playing softball for the first time since middle school after Shores played soccer for the first time in the fall. In between, the duo helped the Bulldogs win the Class B girls basketball title.
Lawrence hires Pete Curtis as next football coach
Curtis played for the Bulldogs and has been an assistant coach since 2009.
Accused CMP substation shooter charged again after FBI investigation
Thomas Welch, who made increasingly concerning posts on social media before the shootings, was charged Wednesday in federal court with destruction of an energy facility, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
2 more get deals in Somerset County marijuana grow house bust cases
The pair, arrested in Cornville, pleaded guilty to improper handling of hazardous waste, as prosecutors dismissed drug charges.
Skowhegan-area school cost-sharing change would shift taxes among towns
The cost-sharing formula change would factor in each town’s pupil count when determining how some local education costs are split among the towns.
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