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Maine International Film Festival to hold in-person, virtual screenings

by Kaitlyn Budion May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

MIFF to return this July with focus on making the 10-day event accessible to all.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan school, police probe recent fight involving racist profanities

by Taylor Abbott May 1, 2021May 2, 2021

A 13-year-old has relocated with his grandmother across central Maine after an alleged altercation during April vacation that the school says “potentially involved racial bias.”

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Tractor-trailer collision temporarily closes Water Street in Skowhegan on Wednesday

by Taylor Abbott April 29, 2021April 30, 2021

Police say that the operator attempted to make a right-hand turn on to Court Street from Water Street, but struck a light pole and the side of a business.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Local summer markets return with aim to succeed despite pandemic

by Kaitlyn Budion April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Several markets are reopening this spring, including the Market of Unity, Skowhegan Farmers’ Market and the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market, and organizers are determined to adapt to the pandemic.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Car crashes into trees on Route 201 in Skowhegan

by Kaitlyn Budion April 25, 2021April 26, 2021

Skowhegan police said Sunday they were unable to provide additional information about the incident.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Mother-daughter duo to open wine bar in downtown Skowhegan featuring local selections

by Taylor Abbott April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

The business partners plan to open by the end of June, joining several other new businesses that have either opened their doors recently or expect to in the near future.

Community, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan’s Blue Star Marker refinished, returned to rest area

April 23, 2021April 16, 2021

SKOWHEGAN — The town’s Blue Star Marker, dedicated in honor members of all military branches, was reinstalled April 7 by community volunteers Melvin Burnham, David McDermott, Jason Frost and Ron Wilbur. In 2016, the Bloomfield Garden Club raised funds for this marker, located at the Kennebec Banks rest area on U.S. Route 2 east of […]