Garrett Joseph Cote Jr., 24, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison for the most severe of several charges he faced: Class A aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, court records show.
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Fairfield, Oakland students receive scholarships
Two local students, Gavin Lunt and Brayden Perry, are recipients of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union’s 2024 scholarship program. Lunt, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, will pursue actuarial science at the University of Maine at Farmington this fall. Perry, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, will […]
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Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups
Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]
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Man sentenced for robbing Waterville bank, Fairfield convenience store
Per the terms of his plea agreement entered in April, Isaac H. Sterling, 24, will serve a sentence of six years in state prison, followed by three years of probation.
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Sappi’s $418 million expansion of Skowhegan mill continues on schedule
The converted and expanded No. 2 paper machine, part of the company’s switch to a different kind of paper product, is set to open in early 2025.
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Skowhegan inks deal with former Somerset County administrator to become town manager
Lawyer Dawn DiBlasi is scheduled to begin her new position Monday.
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Planned Skowhegan baseball field changed to artificial turf in hopes of moving project forward
The change would help complete the project faster using available funding, said selectmen, who also voted to wait on sending the construction of the new complex out to bid for a contractor until late May.
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Man arrested in Skowhegan after breaking into home, fleeing police
Lamont Flanders, 28, was stopped by a police dog after he fled from police who found that he had broken into a home on East River Road in Skowhegan, police said.
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Skowhegan gallery seeks new artists/artisans
SKOWHEGAN — River Roads Artisans Gallery, a member cooperative, is set to open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 2. The 75 Water St. gallery features the work of more than 40 local artists and artisans and currently carries paintings, photography, baskets, jewelry, weaving, pottery, wood products, furniture, fabric arts, sea glass and Maine […]
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Somerset County to fix crucial gap in its internet at fraction of original cost
The county will spend just $30,000 to implement a satellite network that will serve as a backup to county-owned fiber internet that connects the county’s jail, courthouse, and emergency communications center.