The Jewell family sells the store after more than 20 years on the Athens downtown corner
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In central Maine, lots of snowstorms bring overtime, extra plow trips
Above-average snowfall and 26 snow-plowing events so far this year in Skowhegan have led to the challenge of where to dump it all once it’s picked up, officials said.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Charter school preserving the past in downtown Skowhegan building
Cornville Regional Charter School is restoring the building that once housed Skowhegan District Court and Variety Drug Store, planting middle and high school classes in the midst of history.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Treatment of opioid crisis in central Maine gets a boost
While MaineGeneral Health and others have established effective programs to combat the epidemic, health care leaders see new hope in the approaches from Mills’ administration.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Skowhegan woman in court Thursday facing child sex abuse charges
Amy l. Bussard, who was extradited from Oklahoma to Maine, pleads not guilty to two felony charges of unlawful sexual contact with two girls under 12.
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Veteran Skowhegan codes officer, building inspector, announces retirement
Randy Gray, 65, colorful champion of the ‘single sort’ recycling option, to step down after 39 years
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Skowhegan moose calling competition head and antlers above the rest
With 1,054 people belting out their best call, the June 2018 Moose Festival set a new mark in the Guinness World Records book.
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Skowhegan selectmen vote to wait to fill vacancy on board after death of selectwoman
Board cannot appoint a member to replace Vanessa York; the position has to be filled by election, either in a special election or at Town Meeting in June.
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Morning Sentinel Feb. 12 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 12, 2019.