More snow is expected Friday night into Saturday, with forecast totals ranging from 5 inches across southern Kennebec County to 10 inches or more in Somerset County.
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FEMA centers wrapping up Maine operations as deadline looms to apply for storm disaster recovery
The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Pittsfield man sentenced to 20 years for sexual assault charges involving children
A criminal complaint filed last year alleged that Charles Frost “did engage in a sexual act with a minor,” according to Somerset and Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney.
Posted inMaine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Massachusetts man who murdered Skowhegan woman to be sentenced in April
Jason Servil, 20, of Boston pleaded guilty in January to charges he killed Alice Abbott, 20, and assaulted a man in July 2022.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Construction of Skowhegan whitewater River Park delayed until 2025
Park organizers were planning to begin construction this year, but a delay in the availability of one of the project’s contractors has pushed back the original timeline.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectmen approve Spinning Mill TIF proposal, sending it to town meeting
The developer rehabilitating the old downtown mill has said a tax increment financing agreement is crucial to getting the project back on track after it sustained millions of flooding damage in December.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Federal dollars help planned Skowhegan school, early childhood facility reach fundraising goal
Congressional spending of $1.9 million passed last week, along with local fundraising totaling $3 million, should cover the cost of an early childhood wing, the part of the project not funded by the state.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Theft charges against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent dismissed ahead of trial, as prosecutors bring new charge
Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Michael Corson, 54, of Madison, as Corson’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning but also filed a complaint for a new charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy.
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Cash-prize-fueled innovation summit set for Skowhegan
Partners Main Street Skowhegan and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University are set to host Start Summit: Natural Resources + Tech on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, in downtown Skowhegan. This is the Roux Institute’s second idea hackathon in Skowhegan, and similar to last year, this year’s event is free and open to […]
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan residents express concerns about 2nd bridge as officials emphasize details have yet to be worked out
State transportation officials have settled on a general location for the bridge near the downtown area, but said they still need to complete an impact study as residents raised concerns at a public hearing Tuesday.