The Colonial Theatre, located in downtown Augusta, was first opened in 1912 and has been vacant for decades, but an $8.5 million renovation is planned that is expected to take about two years.
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Skowhegan Area High School speech, debate team wins state championship
The first place finish came Saturday with a plaque, ribbons, trophies and a round of gelato — Italian ice cream — in host Brunswick.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan woman gets to 6 months in jail for stealing $22,000 from family member
Jaclyn Suezanne Rutherford, 28, pried open a safe with a crowbar and made off with the cash and a one-way ticket to Chicago.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
International firearms dealer to launch import-export operations in Skowhegan
Civil Arms Inc., of Windham, is set to break ground in the spring at Southgate Industrial Park on U.S. Route 201.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
New charge of robbery added against Skowhegan man in pharmacy hold-up
Damien Towers, charged with stealing drugs and possession of drugs, was released on bail Monday to get drug counseling.
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Suspect in Skowhegan Rite Aid ‘robbery’ turns himself in at jail
Damien Towers to appear in court Monday, police detective says, but he hasn’t been charged with robbery.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Somerset County court for Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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State police commander based in Skowhegan named to group reviewing federal positions
Lt. Mark Brooks of the Troop C Barracks in Skowhegan was appointed by Sen. Susan Collins to sit on the Federal Appointments Advisory Committee.
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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Skowhegan pharmacy robbery
The suspected robber, Damien Towers, allegedly robbed the Rite Aid on 225 Madison Ave. on Jan. 9 for prescription drugs
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Skowhegan board OKs draft of ban for retail marijuana stores, social clubs
A public hearing will follow in the spring or early summer for a final vote in June at Town Meeting.