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Skowhegan hosts meeting to gather feedback on 2nd bridge feasibility study

by Taylor Abbott September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Tuesday night’s meeting brought out approximately 60 community members, a majority of whom expressed support for adding a new bridge to town.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan business under fire for producing ‘Indians’ mascot apparel

by Scott Monroe September 10, 2019September 12, 2019

A Facebook post by Maine Fire Equipment Co. promoting ‘Indian Outlaw’ T-shirts and hoodies to celebrate the start of high school football season is drawing criticism in the wake of local and state decisions to ban Native American imagery at public schools.

Community

Backcountry Baking Sept. 11

September 10, 2019September 13, 2019

Outdoor Education Clinic: Backcountry Baking is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Main Street Skowhegan’s Officem 48 Court St., in Skowhegan. The workshop will present different methods of cooking; all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Main Street at 612-2571 or [email protected].

Community

National Day of Service: Trail Work set for Sept. 11

September 10, 2019September 13, 2019

National Day of Service: Trail Work is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Lake George Regional Park (West Side) on U.S. Route 2 in Skowhegan. The event is in honor of 9/11, a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. Volunteers will help park staff prepare for the grand […]

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan, state to host public meeting on bridge feasibility study

by Taylor Abbott September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

The meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center following the Board of Selectmen meeting.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan announces new property tax rate

by Taylor Abbott September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

The town’s new tax rate has dropped 12.6% from the previous year because the state reimburses the town for exemptions the mill receives under the Business Equipment Tax Exemption program.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Madison Avenue in Skowhegan

by Abigail Austin September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Skowhegan man suffered serious injuries.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Arrest made in Skowhegan burglaries

by Jessica Lowell August 31, 2019August 31, 2019

A Pooler Avenue resident reportedly witnessed two youths breaking into a marked Somerset County sheriff’s vehicle during the week, and a search warrant executed Friday night resulted in finding evidence of other recent burglaries.