Gem Street and Cowette Street are expected to get new “local traffic only” signs as traffic policy emerges in preparation for a May 23 public hearing.
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Skowhegan public hearing on banning pot sales turns into blustery debate on town streets
Selectmen agreed to present the pot ban at Town Meeting in June and to hold a public hearing on one-way streets May 23.
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Skowhegan History House wins federal assessment grant to assist in preserving collections
The Collections Assessment for Preservation programs will provide funding to hire two consultants this summer.
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Lack of candidates for open seat on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen could mean headaches on Election Day
A seat now held by board Chairman Donald Skillings has no takers, and the interim police chief also says he won’t apply for the permanent job.
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Skowhegan-based SAD 54 might cut principal, teaching jobs if state aid sinks
Cuts in the school district’s $34.4 million budget could result in the loss of three teaching jobs and the elimination of a principal’s position to make up the difference.
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Skowhegan man accused of slicing another man with a scalpel
Charles Fairley told police that the other man yelled racial epithets at him before the alleged attack occurred Wednesday on North Avenue.
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It’s time for Kennebec River’s ‘big flush’ as Augusta, Skowhegan warned of possible flooding
The water is expected to cover the Front Street parking lot in Augusta but not damage the buildings, officials said.
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Traffic changes in Skowhegan to take effect Monday to end short-cuts across town
Gem Street and Cowette Street will become one-way, shifting traffic to Jewett Street, where there is a school.
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Minor flooding could hit Skowhegan, Sidney, Augusta, Hallowell on Wednesday
There could be 2 feet of water in the Front Street parking lot in Augusta.
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Skowhegan selectmen to vote on one-way traffic changes
Gem and Cowette streets will become one-way beginning April 17, paving the way for a public hearing on the matter on May 9.