The company’s interest in buying a vacant space in the Northgate Industrial Park prompted the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. to seek bids.
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Norridgewock man charged with murder awaits competency decision
Kendall Purnell, who was deemed incompetent in May, was back in court Friday for another competency hearing.
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Holiday gifts, high school sports, winter scenes in central Maine make up this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Dec. 12-19, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
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Colby capital campaign hits $1B benchmark with 2 years left
The private liberal arts college in Waterville initially set the goal for the campaign at $750 million.
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Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project brings gifts to 800 kids in its 10th year
Deb Tanner, who started the project in 2016, said the growth comes from an increased need among people in Somerset County.
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Fire sends man out 2nd-story window, destroys Waterville home
An excavator was brought in to knock down the home when it was clear the building was unsafe for firefighting.
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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Palermo house explosion, fire
Fire investigators said they believe an explosion preceded the Monday night fire and are continuing to investigate the cause.
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Resentencing in Skowhegan murder delayed due to unfinished paperwork
Superior Court Justice Jeffery Hjelm said it was ultimately his fault that a writ of habeas corpus was not properly issued.
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Vassalboro sewer line customers get answers ahead of meeting Thursday
Customers in the sewer district, which has been teetering on default for the past several months, asked district leaders dozens of pressing questions ahead of their December meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.