The popular annual event went on in rain-soaked downtown Skowhegan as part of the River Fest celebration.
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Somerset County could use shot in the arm but it won’t be happening at Skowhegan fair
Somerset County has remained the least-vaccinated county in Maine, drawing concern from local officials as thousands are expected to visit Skowhegan in the coming weeks.
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Madison woman injured in Norridgewock crash
Jenna Watters, 31, was driving a 2011 Mitsubishi sport utility vehicle east on Route 2/Skowhegan Road when the crash occurred, police say.
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Skowhegan rec accepting fall program registrations
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registrations for all fall programs, including tackle football, cheering, soccer, field hockey, and activities for adults. Volunteer coaches are needed for all programs. Volunteer and registration forms are available at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. Some programs start soon or have limited space available. For […]
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Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event
The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.
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Skowhegan whitewater recreation park plan draws concerns as town seeks property easements
As the town seeks to build a whitewater park in the Kennebec River that will be the centerpiece of an “outdoor recreation Mecca,” some residents express enthusiasm, while others voice concerns about noise, traffic, and other environmental factors.
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Skowhegan River Fest kicks off weeklong celebration Sunday
Events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with a fly fishing clinic at Lake George Regional Park East.
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Solar panel field planned for former Skowhegan landfill site
A public hearing for three items, including a solar ordinance and proposed solar project, will be held Aug. 10 at the regular Board of Selectmen meeting in Skowhegan.
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Skowhegan History House to host talk by educator
The Skowhegan History House is to offer “Lives Well Lived on Record” at the North Cemetery by Melvin Burnham, an educator and historic guide. His talk is to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, under a tent on the History House lawn, 66 Elm St. Skowhegan’s North Cemetery, like most burial grounds, serves as […]
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Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.