Most local restaurants said business was slower than past years.
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Moderna vaccine given to health care workers in Central Maine amid case surge
Front-line health care providers received the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday morning in several locations, including at Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Central Maine hospitals receive hundreds of doses of Moderna vaccine for COVID-19
Officials at hospitals in Skowhegan, Augusta and Pittsfield reported receiving shipments Tuesday of the Moderna vaccine and planned to begin inoculating health care workers on Wednesday.
Skowhegan center awards students leadership certificates
SKOWHEGAN — Throughout the year, The Somerset Career & Technical Center students are awarded leadership certificates based on characteristics and traits that are critical to success in the workplace, according to a news release from the technical center. Students from Carrabec High School in North Anson, Madison Area Memorial High School, Maine Central Institute in […]
Skowhegan man pleads guilty to child pornography-related charges
Christopher Raiche, 29, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a 41-count indictment involving a series of child sexual exploitation offenses.
Somerset tech center creates welding program at Madison Area Memorial High School
Money continues to be raised to fund the program that offers opportunities to students, adults pursuing education and local business people.
Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine
The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.
WesArts Kennebec on Fire project is opening a request for proposals
SKOWHEGAN — WesArts Kennebec on Fire project is opening a request for proposals for more public art. Proposals for the seasonal public art project in the Kennebec River must be submitted by Feb. 28. Wesserunsett Arts Council and Main Street Skowhegan are nonprofits collaborating together on the installation of Kennebec on Fire. WesArts is Somerset […]
Skowhegan Outdoors to offer activities Dec. 19-30
Activities include winter survival clinic, pine needle tea clinic, ugly sweater stroll and more.
Sweet Dreams Project gives Christmas gifts to 500 children in central Maine
The project is led by Debora Tanner, a teacher at Skowhegan Area Middle School, who has worked to make sure children will not go without gifts.