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‘Ellen’s Kids’ team walks to benefit Alzheimer’s
The second fundraiser is set for Nov. 12 in Skowhegan.
Skowhegan home to new PPE storage facility
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County Commission and county administrator recently attended a ground breaking for a new personal protective equipment storage facility. The building will be attached to the County Communications Center in Skowhegan, which is owned by the county. Recognizing the need for long-term PPE storage, new space will be climate controlled, ensuring county […]
Question 1 appears to drive voter turnout in central Maine
A top question for voters statewide Tuesday was whether they wanted to allow Central Maine Power’s $1 billion transmission line project to continue.
Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations
The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he’s not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
Skowhegan considers how to spend $870,000 in federal relief aid
Municipal department heads made their pitches this week for how the money should be used, with Chief of Police David Bucknam requesting $10,000 bonuses for his officers.
Skowhegan project seen as part of broad push for more affordable housing in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills was in Skowhegan on Tuesday to tout a redevelopment that will become the Mary Street Apartments and offer 40 affordable units.
Skowhegan library to host lecture by U.S. ambassador
SKOWHEGAN — Pamela White is scheduled to be the speaker for the 2021 Margaret Chase Smith Library Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs, to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. The event is cosponsored by the Mid-Maine Global Forum. White had a long career as a diplomat. Following graduation from […]
Man, 66, found dead following motorcycle crash in Skowhegan
Police say a resident of Bigelow Hill Road discovered Michael Turner’s body Sunday morning.
Skowhegan recreation to host Nightmare on Poulin Drive
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host a haunted trail, the Nightmare on Poulin Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. The department’s annual Halloween event has been modified to keep health and safety in mind. Participants will make their way around […]