MADISON — The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post No. 39 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 plan to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day, May 30, at a ceremony with guest speaker Brad Farrin, state senator. All are welcome to attend. Services are planned for 9 a.m. at the Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road […]
East Madison Maine
Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties
Fifteen new quilt block murals have been created and installed in Lexington Township, New Portland, Anson, Embden, Madison, East Madison, Solon and Skowhegan. The High Peaks Creative Council received a Community Building grant from the Maine Community Foundation and the Jean and King Cummings Fund to support this public art project. In May, the council […]
St. Albans man accused of sexually assaulting child
Andrew C. Smith, 28, is charged with gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
East Madison Days to celebrate community, Maine’s bicentennial
The 2021 East Madison Days and Maine’s bicentennial will be celebrated the weekend of July 16-18. The weekend will begin with an exploration of Maine using the Giant Traveling Map on Friday. This National Geographic produced map is 25-foot by 18-foot, so people can walk all around the state, explore its borders and identify important […]
King Cummings Skowhegan Region Fund seeks grant applications
The Maine Community Foundation’s King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 that support local projects and organizations that benefit Skowhegan, Solon, South Solon, and East Madison, according to a news release from the foundation. The King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region offers three […]
Central Maine family struggles getting COVID testing after returning from Democratic Republic of Congo
Maureen Davis of Skowhegan tried contacting Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Angus King about the policy in place requiring people to be tested, and the reality that nobody seems to be able to get a test and there is a significant lack of coordination.
Farmer Talent Show and Open Mic Oct. 5
The Second annual Farmer Talent Show and Open Mic is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the East Madison Grange,15 Grange Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will include free popcorn and beverages, prizes for best performances, and farm-themed raffle items. Bring an acoustic song, reading or act to share […]
Farmer Talent Show and Open Mic set for Oct. 5
Second annual event will be held at East Madison Grange.
East Madison Days scheduled for July 19-21
Events will take place at the East Madison Fire Station, unless otherwise noted.
Roof collapses under snow load at East Madison Square Garden community entertainment venue
Completed in 1992, the popular backwoods music, art and theater hall was insured and will be rebuilt.