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.
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Jury trial begins for Skowhegan man charged with robbing Madison Big Apple store
During the first day of the scheduled three-day trial, the defense attorney for Raymond Ellis, 35, focused on the lack of credibility of two other suspects who admitted to the robbery and authorities’ investigation of the case.
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Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
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Skowhegan voters approve most of proposed $17.7 million spending plan at town meeting
Due to what town officials said was a clerical error, a special town meeting will be held later this month to ask voters to raise about $158,000 that was not included in Monday’s town meeting warrant.
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Skowhegan students sign intent to complete certified pre-apprenticeship
SKOWHEGAN — Two graduating Skowhegan Area High School seniors from Somerset Career & Technical Center, Anthony Alberico and Trenton Huff, signed their intent to complete a certified pre-apprenticeship, their first step toward a career as electrical & instrumentation technicians, on May 13 at Sappi’s Somerset Mill. The signing ceremony celebrated these students and their career […]
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Meet the 5 candidates running for 2 seats on the Skowhegan Board of Selectmen
On the ballot Tuesday are Harold T. Bigelow, Aaron C. Crocker, Newell B. Graf Jr., Amber K. Lambke and Elijah M. Soll.
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Residents at Skowhegan town meeting to weigh in on new TIF district, proposed $17.84 million budget
The proposed spending plan is up approximately 2.61% over the budget approved last year.
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Skowhegan hospital looks to build medical office building
Redington-Fairview General Hospital has submitted a proposal to the town’s Planning Board for a three-story, 24,000-square-foot building and expanded parking.