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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Times Record
New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus
A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
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Posted inCommunity
Outdoor opportunities offered in Skowhegan
Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation is offering select outdoor programs.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan schools to provide weekend meals to 4,500 students
Skowhegan, Canaan and Norridgewock food programs are supplementing the efforts of MSAD 54, and Waterville Public Schools announced an expansion of its program next week.
Posted inCommunity
Food backpack program to distribute food March 28
Skowhegan students can receive the food at the Skowhegan Area High School.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Massachusetts man says on radio he’s positive for coronavirus, quarantined in Somerset County
The Maine Center for Disease Control says the man’s case wouldn’t be counted for Somerset County, which remained at zero confirmed cases as of Thursday, because federal rules go by a person’s primary residence.
Posted inCommunity
Camp Bomazeen introduces special patches to commemorate 75th season
Eagle Scout Dalton Curtis of Skowhegan Troop 485, Second Class Scout Zachary LeHay of Sidney Troop 401 drew the two patch designs to be used this summer at the camp.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
No injuries after car driven onto Skowhegan lake, falls through ice
The Skowhegan Fire Department and Warden Service responded to a call Monday afternoon about a car that went through the ice at the public access boat launch at Lake George.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Community boards in Skowhegan raise money for gift cards to help feed neighbors
Over $1,000 has been raised for gift cards at two long-standing restaurants in Skowhegan for community members to use.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-based school district begins meal distribution for all students
Students received meals and work packets, delivered to them by district bus drivers, as schools closed earlier this week in response to COVID-19.