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Athens man charged after investigation into Skowhegan drug overdose death

by Rachel Ohm January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Matthew Vigue was charged with two counts of aggravated drug trafficking after the July 2018 death of Jordon Holmes, police said.

Norridgewock bank robber to serve three years in prison

by Doug Harlow January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

DNA taken from discarded clothing outside the bank after the robbery led investigators to Dustin L. Everett, of Skowhegan, who eventually confessed to the crime.

Local & State

Two-vehicle accident in Canaan sends one person to hospital

by Doug Harlow January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

While all three occupants of the two vehicles suffered minor injuries, only one, Mona Capenter, of Canaan, was sent to Redington-Fairview in Skowhegan.

Local & State

Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan

by Doug Harlow January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The tourism grant will be used to grow the event from an afternoon of cheese tasting to a full day festival featuring the food and beverages of the region.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Penobscot ambassador has sponsor for bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine

by Doug Harlow January 15, 2019January 16, 2019

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.

Local & State, Schools and Education

200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan

by Doug Harlow January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

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.