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Woman killed in Skowhegan remembered by family as loving mother, nurse from Ohio

by Jake Freudberg 3 hours agoFebruary 5, 2026

Family members say they had long been concerned about Nichole Jackson’s boyfriend, Dane Burke, who is charged in connection with her death.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Western Maine school competes in WinterKids Winter Games

by Rebecca Richard January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.

Local & State, News

Skowhegan’s pollution control superintendent has eye on the future

by Jake Freudberg January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

After years of investing millions to improve the municipal sewer system, the town is looking at the next round of upgrades at its treatment plant.

Local & State, News

Meet Skowhegan hospital’s new CEO

by Hannah Kaufman January 1, 2026January 2, 2026

Tiffany Comis replaces Dick Willett, who lead Redington-Fairview General Hospital for 3 decades.

Business, Health, Local & State, News

Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital names new CEO

by Jake Freudberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Tiffany Comis takes over for Richard “Dick” D. Willett, who has been chief executive since 1991.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield

by Amy Calder December 8, 2025December 9, 2025

John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.