GREENVILLE, S.C. — Matthew Steward of Skowhegan was among nearly 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University May 8. Steward graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. During the virtual ceremony, more than500 students received bachelor’s degrees, nearly 100 students received master’s degrees and nearly 40 students received associate […]
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Bob Jones University announces president’s list
Recognized for academic achievement were Zachary Hilton, Gennah Mason and Matthew Steward.
MaineCF’s Western Mountains Committee Awards $92,000 in grants
The Western Mountains Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $92,525 in grants to 11 nonprofits, according to a news release from Carl Little, communications manager of the foundation, based in Ellsworth. Grant recipients include: • Greater Franklin Food Council, to hire a school garden coach to support and strengthen school gardens throughout Franklin […]
Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program to begin in-person programs in June
Virtual programs going on now include Meditation Mondays, the Knotty Series and more.
Skowhegan day care owner struggles during pandemic
While some providers are still charging for services during the pandemic, owner of Conley Connections Childcare, said she “cannot feel right” charging for services she cannot provide.
Two injured, vehicles destroyed in head-on Skowhegan crash
Two men were treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital Friday after the vehicles they were driving on U.S. Route 201 collided, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
Cedar Ridge in Skowhegan reports all COVID-19 test results are negative
The nursing rehabilitation and long-term care facility reported Friday that the Norovirus also is gone from the center.
Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan dealing with outbreak different from coronavirus
So far, the long-term facility has received 162 negative tests for coronavirus with 18 pending, but Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said at Thursday’s briefing that the facility is dealing with a norovirus outbreak.
Skowhegan Fire Department offers thanks to Redington-Fairview employees
Full-time firefighter Ty Strout said that the department purchased more than $1,000 in gift cards from their union dues to say thank you to health care workers at Redington-Fairview General Hospital.