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Local Lasell University students present at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local students took part in Lasell University’s spring symposium, “The Invention of Now,” held at the end of the semester to showcase student scholarship in various fields and present research projects to the greater community. Alexis Grant of Athens and Sydney Veilleux of Skowhegan both presented the latest issue of Polished, […]
Selectmen give OK to go to bid for construction of new Skowhegan public safety building
The project has met all of its goals up to this point and officials say the next step is to consider construction bids.
Redington-Fairview General Hospital will now offer COVID vaccine clinics at Skowhegan State Fair
The hospital’s director of pharmacy said that offering clinics at the fair has been something that officials considered, but the lack of manpower made scheduling difficult, until the EMS Department offered to assist.
Turnout light at public hearing for Skowhegan ordinances on solar, board matters
Hearings were held Tuesday on items scheduled for a vote at an upcoming special town meeting on Aug. 24.
Central Maine communities wrestle with adopting remote meetings policies
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine didn’t allow virtual public meetings or remote participation for local governments, but after a newly passed state law, municipalities and counties are deciding whether and how to allow remote participation.
Woman critically injured in Skowhegan crash Sunday, police say
Officials said that Joyce McKenney, 88, of Skowhegan, was critically injured following a collision at the intersection of Pleasant and Elm streets.
At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
Week In Photos July 30-Aug. 6, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.