Maulian Dana said this week that Rep. Benjamin T. Collings, of Portland, is sponsoring a yet-to-be developed bill that targets the use of mascots, such as the “Indians” nickname and logo used by Skowhegan school sports teams.
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200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan
The majority of speakers Tuesday spoke in favor of dropping the name, while others insist the town should keep the name as an homage to the area’s history.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Waterville man wanted in stabbing arrested in Rhode Island
Extradition of Christopher Monroe sought on a charge of aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing in Skowhegan.
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Cpl. Cole’s brother struts the King’s stuff in Skowhegan
Tom Cole channeled Elvis for what may have been the last time Saturday with the guitar of his brother Cpl. Eugene Cole in his place on the bandstand.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Somerset County courts for Sept. 10-14, 2018
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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Skowhegan History House award $5,000 in grants
‘Native Voices, the first phase of the Wabanaki Voices: Connecting Past, Present, Future’ exhibit will open in June.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan police search for suspect in New Year’s Day stabbing
A Norridgewock man underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed numerous times in the chest and neck. Suspect Christopher Monroe is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan woman arrested on a charge of stalking
BethMarie Retamozzo, whose parental rights have been terminated, was walking on a dark trail Tuesday night toward the home where her children live with their grandmother when police saw and arrested her.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Somerset County commissioners OK tracking devices for sheriff’s vehicles
In the Cpl. Eugene Cole shooting, it took four hours to find his truck, and the sheriff’s office wanted to make sure the whereabouts of all its vehicles is known to dispatchers at any given time.
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Eaton Mountain in Skowhegan open for righteous snowtubing
Ski trails with rope tows expected to open this weekend as new manager takes reins to run the resort throughout the year, including plans for summer concerts.