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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2023
Skowhegan business lab hopes to raise new crop of local entrepreneurs
As the town positions itself to become a regional food destination amid revitalization efforts, local entrepreneurs are coming into the community to make it happen.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Kids box sled derby highlights 5th annual Somerset SnowFest
The box sled races were held Saturday morning at Lake George Regional Park West in Skowhegan as part of the annual SnowFest, a 10-day festival featuring winter recreational activities, hosted by the park and Main Street Skowhegan.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Skijoring, downhill kayaking, ice fishing derby to highlight 10-day Somerset SnowFest
The SnowFest, in its fifth year of celebrating winter activities, kicks off Friday and continues to Feb. 26.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2022
Christmas tree business owner wins $5,000 in entrepreneur contest
Matt Quinn, 43, of Cornville competed Saturday against a handful of other entrepreneurs at the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, in a bid to win money to start a new business or expand an existing one.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2022
Skowhegan fire sculptures being retrieved after floating down Kennebec River
The steel fire sculptures, which floated downriver Saturday when the water level rose, were first lit during Skowhegan's Kennebec on Fire event held in August 2021.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2022
Skowhegan River Fest returns with a variety of events for residents
Skowhegan River Fest has returned, bringing with it a wide variety of activities, including the ever-popular bed races.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Skowhegan officials look to transform downtown lot in effort to boost interest in riverfront project
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan plans to develop a portion of a parking lot as green space for people to congregate along the banks of the Kennebec River near where the Skowhegan River Park is to be developed.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Somerset SnowFest returns for week of outdoor fun
Annual celebration kicks off Saturday with the children's box sled derby at Lake George Regional Park West.
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