Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan

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January 16, 2019

Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan

The tourism grant will be used to grow the event from an afternoon of cheese tasting to a full day festival featuring the food and beverages of the region.
Published
January 15, 2019

Penobscot ambassador has sponsor for bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine

Maulian Dana said this week that Rep. Benjamin T. Collings, of Portland, is sponsoring a yet-to-be developed bill that targets the use of mascots, such as the "Indians" nickname and logo used by Skowhegan school sports teams.
Published
January 8, 2019

200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan

The majority of speakers Tuesday spoke in favor of dropping the name, while others insist the town should keep the name as an homage to the area's history.
Published
January 7, 2019

Waterville man wanted in stabbing arrested in Rhode Island

Extradition of Christopher Monroe sought on a charge of aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing in Skowhegan.
Published
January 7, 2019

Cpl. Cole’s brother struts the King’s stuff in Skowhegan

Tom Cole channeled Elvis for what may have been the last time Saturday with the guitar of his brother Cpl. Eugene Cole in his place on the bandstand.
Published
January 6, 2019

Somerset County courts for Sept. 10-14, 2018

Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Published
January 3, 2019

Skowhegan police search for suspect in New Year’s Day stabbing

A Norridgewock man underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed numerous times in the chest and neck. Suspect Christopher Monroe is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Published
January 2, 2019

Skowhegan woman arrested on a charge of stalking

BethMarie Retamozzo, whose parental rights have been terminated, was walking on a dark trail Tuesday night toward the home where her children live with their grandmother when police saw and arrested her.
Published
January 2, 2019

Somerset County commissioners OK tracking devices for sheriff’s vehicles

In the Cpl. Eugene Cole shooting, it took four hours to find his truck, and the sheriff's office wanted to make sure the whereabouts of all its vehicles is known to dispatchers at any given time.
Published
January 1, 2019

Eaton Mountain in Skowhegan open for righteous snowtubing

Ski trails with rope tows expected to open this weekend as new manager takes reins to run the resort throughout the year, including plans for summer concerts.