More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
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Waterville science fiction author whose career spanned genres and universes dies at 73
Steve Miller was a prolific author in the science fiction community, having written hundreds of stories with his wife, Sharon Lee. They built a dedicated following and sold millions of books worldwide.
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Bingham man with sex offense history indicted on charges he sexually assaulted minors last July
Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.
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Gifford’s ice cream plant in Skowhegan restarts production one year after fire destroyed facility
A year after a fire devastated Gifford’s production facility and headquarters, the Skowhegan-based ice cream maker has started making ice cream on a limited basis.
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Somerset SnowFest organizers modify some events due to warm weather, sparse snow
While some SnowFest events will continue, others have been forced to adapt to what experts say could be Maine’s warmest winter on record.
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Skowhegan selectmen launch town manager search
Police Chief David Bucknam has served as interim town manager after Christine Almand, who held the position for nearly a decade, resigned in November after a monthslong medical-related leave.
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Lack of snow won’t stop sixth annual Somerset SnowFest in Skowhegan, organizers say
Though two events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
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Fire causes major damage to Skowhegan mobile home, displaces 3
Firefighters from several area departments worked quickly to stop the early morning fire from spreading further, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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Concerns linger over Skowhegan’s new public safety building, even as selectmen sign off on project
The Police and Fire departments are expected to move soon into the $8 million building, but town officials are withholding the final $20,000 payment while the contractor, Benchmark Construction of Westbrook, addresses issues.
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Skowhegan to move forward with proposed 2nd bridge downtown, pending public input
Spurred by an ongoing traffic improvement project and December’s historic flooding, town officials have settled on a location for a long-discussed second bridge, though residents will weigh in before the state develops more detailed plans.