The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host its annual Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The event is to be held at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive in Skowhegan. The free grab-and-go package, which includes a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, is […]
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Skowhegan man, 69, injured after accidentally firing handgun while driving
Police said a preliminary investigation determined Russell Madore of Skowhegan was traveling south on Madison Avenue when his gun discharged.
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Center to offer online college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.; • Monday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon.; • Tuesday, Nov. […]
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Central Maine teachers experiencing ‘a school year like never before’
As teachers and staff struggle to resume classroom teaching, one expert says it might be time to reassess how teachers and staff are supported.
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‘Ellen’s Kids’ team walks to benefit Alzheimer’s
The second fundraiser is set for Nov. 12 in Skowhegan.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.