Gem and Cowette streets will become one-way from Madison Avenue in an attempt by town officials to reduce speeding and traffic flow in the residential area.
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KKK flyers in Skowhegan prompt school letters, renewed angst over ‘Indians’ mascot
School officials send letters home to families condemning bigotry, while a Native American leader says the mixed message of keeping the Skowhegan ‘Indians’ mascot is hypocritical.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Veteran theater producer sees potential in Skowhegan Opera House
Jon Kimbell, 74, is spearheading a move to bring the 1909 venue back to life with upgrades for performers and audiences.
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Amid nationwide vacancies, Westbrook police offering $14,000 hiring bonus
The city is offering the benefit to officers with at least five years’ experience.
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Massive flood of 1987 could happen again
Experts say it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when; but technological advances will make it easier to predict and prepare.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man charged with possession of child pornography
Jared Moody, 37, a case manager for Direct Community Care in Augusta, was arrested Wednesday at his home, police said.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
At Skowhegan hospital, King blasts House GOP bill for effect on drug addiction treatment
U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent, slammed House Republican efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system just hours before a vote was canceled and the bill was withdrawn.
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Sen. King to lead health care talk at Skowhegan hospital after delay of GOP bill
U.S. Sen. Angus King, independent of Maine, said he would lead the Skowhegan discussion to talk about “how the bill and its proposed amendments would set back the battle against the opioid epidemic.”
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Defense team in Fairfield murder case await medical reports
Luc Tieman is charged with the shooting death of wife Valerie Tieman in September and an examination by the State Forensic Service at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta has been ordered as part of the buildup to his trial.
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Skowhegan interim police chief grew up poor, rose up through ranks
Sgt. Joel Cummings takes over the Skowhegan Police Department at a time when it is largely inexperienced, saying he’s not sure yet whether he’ll apply for the permanent chief position.