Xi Qiang Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor level charge with a deferred disposition, was the first of about a dozen defendants facing similar charges in Somerset County to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.
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Skowhegan park named national model for outdoor recreation, economic innovation
SKOWHEGAN — A recent report, authored jointly by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy, assessed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s travel, tourism and outdoor recreation grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Skowhegan’s River Park Enhanced Whitewater Project was […]
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Skowhegan’s Maine Grains eyes expansion with grants totaling $700,000
The Skowhegan miller says it intends to purchase $1.3 million of equipment to produce grain-based foods and other products.
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Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2024.
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Reporting Aside: Embracing the holiday season
Remember to slow down and embrace the holidays, as they are fleeting, Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan library postpones Native American storytelling, song event
NOTE: This event has been postponed until spring. Information will be made available when the event is rescheduled. SKOWHEGAN — A traditional and contemporary program of Native American storytelling and song with John Bear Mitchell is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. Mitchell is […]
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Canaan moves toward agreement with Lake George Regional Park’s board appointments
The legal dispute over five new appointments the Select Board made in March for the joint committee that governs the local park has lasted months.
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Somerset County extends partnership to support opioid recovery
County commissioners allocated $50,000 of opioid settlement funds to continue a partnership between the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset Public Health.
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Over the River Ringers to perform in Skowhegan Dec. 10
SKOWHEGAN — Over the River Ringers will perform a free bell concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at All Saints Episcopal Church at 169 Malbons Mill Road. Over the River Ringers is a community-based group of bell ringers, youth and veteran performers. Refreshments will be served. Donations accepted. For more information, call Gail Kelly […]
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‘I’ve never been bored’: Skowhegan development director retires after 34 years
Jeff Hewett doesn’t have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.