The Norridgewock Public Library has been gifted with a new bench for its children’s section in memory of Avis Emery, a lifelong resident of Norridgewock who died in 2021. Children have been drawn to the bench from the moment it was installed. Stored underneath are preschool books. Young children can explore their choice of book, […]
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Norridgewock man sentenced on manslaughter charge for crash that killed Farmington woman
Prosecutors say Joshua Savage, 33, was under the influence of drugs when his vehicle cross the center line in 2020 and struck another car carrying Sally McKinley and her son.
Norridgewock voters OK land purchase for food pantry
A 2.5-acre parcel near the town’s center is to be purchased for about $100,000 so a food pantry can open, replacing one that closed earlier, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
Norridgewock man involved in wreck that killed 2 pleads guilty to driving to endanger
David ‘Mike’ Obert entered the plea last week after he was initially charged with two counts of manslaughter following a 2019 collision in Madison that killed a married couple.
Five charged in separate theft, burglary cases in Somerset County
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says a camp in Mercer and, more recently, homes in Jackman and Moose River were targeted.
Norridgewock library to host performance at elementary school Oct. 8
NORRIDGEWOCK — “Representation and How to Get It,” a new site-specific performance inspired by Julia Ward Howe, is scheduled to be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the cafeteria of Mill Stream Elementary School, 23 Mercer Road. Hosted by the library with a grant from the American Library Association for Sale and Rural […]
Local students earn awards from Western Governors University
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Abigayle LaVerdiere of Fairfield earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Danielle Donohue of Norridgewock earned one at the university’s College of Health Professions. Melissa Slininger of Sidney earned one at the university’s College of Business. Veronica Grady […]
Four Lions Club members named Melvin Jones Fellows
SKOWHEGAN — Cyndi L. French of Winslow, Peter Lyman of Norridgewock, Roger Chamberland of Skowhegan and Jared Perkins of Skowhegan have been named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is […]
Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials
The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they’re being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.
Skowhegan officers discover child in SUV in which illegal drugs were found, police say
A traffic stop Saturday resulted in the confiscation of fentanyl and crack cocaine, and the arrest of three people, including two who are the parents of an 8-year-old also found in the SUV, authorities said.