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.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Madison Avenue in Skowhegan
Skowhegan man suffered serious injuries.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Arrest made in Skowhegan burglaries
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.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival maintains that small-town vibe
Saturday’s fourth edition of the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival wraps up the summer with a big party while keeping its small-town feel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan school district erases its Native American iconography as school year nears
The School Administrative District 54 board will convene to discuss next steps Thursday at 7 p.m.
Posted inCommunity
Skowhegan’s Bragg named Clarkson University Presidential Scholar
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Dakota Rae Bragg, of Skowhegan, a civil engineering/environmental engineering major, has been named a 2019 spring semester Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
Posted inCommunity
Adam Folsom attains Eagle Scout status
As his project, the Eagle Scout built signs to help snowmobilers navigate trails.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville animal shelter bulging with cats
Lisa Oakes, executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, says she hopes people will adopt more than 100 cats and kittens Saturday at the Clear the Shelter event.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Harness racing kicks off horse betting Sunday at Skowhegan Fair
Thirteen races took place Sunday at the Skowhegan State Fair. The events will continue through Saturday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Motorsports show thrills Skowhegan Fair attendees
The fair continues through the week until August 17.