At the annual town meeting June 10, the amount listed in the article for general government was underreported due to a typographical error, town officials said.
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Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
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Thousands without power as thunder, hail slam central Maine
Over 17,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers were without electricity statewide as of 8:15 p.m. Thursday, 200 of which were in Somerset County as winds up to 60 mph and penny-size hail sweep through Maine.
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After extreme heat, central Maine stores still have plenty of air conditioners
Some local businesses reported strong sales of air conditioning units this week, but wherever you go most local stores seemed to have plenty in stock for when temperatures heat up again.
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Skowhegan Community Baby Shower set for June 29
SKOWHEGAN — Spots are still available for the fifth annual Skowhegan Community Baby Shower, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road. Families who attend will receive a Welcome Baby Bag full of essential baby items. Families can meet community providers and learn […]
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Moscow man to spend 30 days in jail for role in deadly 2022 car crash
Eric Tankerley, 35, was sentenced this week for his involvement in a Caratunk crash that killed two of his close friends.
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$14K in college scholarships awarded to 7 recent grads
The scholarship Program annually awards seven $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors attending high schools in the municipalities of which Skowhegan Savings Bank has branches.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury convicts Skowhegan man on attempted murder, arson charges in 2022 fire
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was suffering from mental health issues and told investigators he was trying to kill himself, his wife and others in the October 2022 fire at the 36 High St. apartment, according to testimony during Monday’s trial.
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Jury convicts Skowhegan man in robbery of Madison Big Apple store
Raymond Ellis, 35, of Skowhegan, was convicted Thursday on charges of robbery, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and theft by unauthorized taking in connection with the Aug. 5, 2023, robbery of the Madison convenience store.
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Skowhegan Farmers’ Market to collaborate with local pantry, expand match for federal assistance
The market, in collaboration with a state group, was awarded a grant of $8,850 to provide produce and education for a Skowhegan food pantry and help fund its match for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.