Officials believe factors leading to more Silver Alerts include the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, people getting out more and increased awareness of the program.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan business owner fears for safety after threatening messages over Pride flag incident
After receiving publicity about her Progress Pride flag being vandalized and community response in the wake of the incident, Jessica Stetson received a threatening phone message Wednesday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Suspects arrested after homeowner interrupts Cornville burglary, police say
Two were arrested after fleeing the scene of an alleged burglary Monday night in Cornville on West Ridge Road.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Pride flag vandalism sparks Skowhegan community to rally in support of LGBTQ
Within hours of posting about the incident, in which a Pride flag in front of a local business was removed with the flag pole and destroyed, community members and businesses stepped up to show their solidarity.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
This pizza crust is really good
Pizza dough from the new Skowhegan-based The Good Crust both tastes good and does good.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area district hires 2 new principals for local elementary schools
Robert Rodrigue will be the new principal at Mill Stream Elementary in Norridgewock and Christy Johnson will fill the role at North Elementary and Margaret Chase Smith schools in Skowhegan.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
AT&T asks Skowhegan for temporary spot on town land, but officials reject ‘unusual’ request
AT&T was looking to set up a temporary shop in a town parking lot during the summer months.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan selectwoman resigns after 2 decades of town service
Board of Selectmen takes no action on recommendation of town reconsidering its pandemic masking policy.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan Area High School holds outdoor graduation ceremony
About 160 students receive diplomas Sunday from Skowhegan Area High School and Bloomfield Academy.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan voters OK $13.6 million budget at annual Town Meeting
Big-ticket items on the 68-article warrant include $1,828,889 for general government; $1,798,599 for the Police Department; and $1,194,936 for the Fire Department.