Man gets plea deal for charges from Skowhegan illegal marijuana grow

Xi Qiang Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor level charge with a deferred disposition, was the first of about a dozen defendants facing similar charges in Somerset County to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Skowhegan’s Maine Grains eyes expansion with grants totaling $700,000

The Skowhegan miller says it intends to purchase $1.3 million of equipment to produce grain-based foods and other products.

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2024.

Reporting Aside: Embracing the holiday season

Remember to slow down and embrace the holidays, as they are fleeting, Amy Calder writes.

Skowhegan library postpones Native American storytelling, song event

Canaan moves toward agreement with Lake George Regional Park’s board appointments

The legal dispute over five new appointments the Select Board made in March for the joint committee that governs the local park has lasted months.

Somerset County extends partnership to support opioid recovery

County commissioners allocated $50,000 of opioid settlement funds to continue a partnership between the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and Somerset Public Health.

Over the River Ringers to perform in Skowhegan Dec. 10

‘I’ve never been bored’: Skowhegan development director retires after 34 years

Jeff Hewett doesn't have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 23-29

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 23-29, 2024.