IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, July 27, at 6:23 p.m., Benjamin Rhye Duffany, 45, of Augusta, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of a drug and on a warrant. 8:40 p.m., Rachel Parker, 43, of Unity, was arrested on two warrants. Sunday, July 28, at 4:59 a.m., Steven Frank Shaw, 37, of […]
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Canaan selectman denies incident led to replacing town’s representatives on Lake George Regional Park board of directors
Daniel Harriman, a member of the Canaan Select Board, said the park’s report about the June 2023 incident, which alleges he yelled at two teenage staff members and their supervisor in an altercation over a parking dispute, was not completely accurate.
Spaces available for benefit in Skowhegan Oct. 12
Proceeds will benefit the Somerset Humane Society Animal Shelter in Skowhegan.
River Fest returns to Skowhegan this week
The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
Paint Skowhegan to feature artists sprinkled through town painting landscapes
Paint Skowhegan is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the River Fest celebration. River Roads Artisans Gallery and Main Street Skowhegan have joined forces to host a plein air event where attendees can view local artists as they create paintings of local landmarks. Maps showing the locations where artists will be working will […]
Skowhegan man gets 15 years for attempted murder, arson
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was arrested in October 2022 after he tried to set fire to his apartment at 36 High St. in Skowhegan.
Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
Skowhegan youth tackle football registration set for August
Registration for Skowhegan tackle football for grades 3-6 is set for Thursday to Wednesday, Aug. 1-14. The fee is $25 for Skowhegan residents and $45 for non-residents. Equipment issuing for fifth and sixth grades is planned for 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. For third and fourth grades it is 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Registrations […]
Case against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent continues with new indictment
Michael Corson, 55, of Madison was indicted on one Class C count of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy, a charge that prosecutors filed after they dismissed several counts of theft before Corson’s trial in March.