The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Thursday, Jan. 4, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • Friday, Jan. 5, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. […]
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Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine
Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
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Skowhegan woman receives volunteerism award
Violet “Vi” Ferland, 93, of Skowhegan, was honored Oct. 14 with the Jennie June volunteerism award at the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs annual Fall Conference, held at the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Convention Center in Hallowell. A humble woman who doesn’t expect accolades and publicity for her […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Hinckley academy dedicates Tessier blacksmithing wing
HINCKLEY — Since the founding of the school in 2012, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences had partnered with local blacksmith Dick Tessier of Skowhegan to provide students with hands-on, experiential opportunities in order to further their career pursuits in the realm of metal fabrication and smithing. Over the past 10 years, around 45 students […]
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Three suspects arrested after Norridgewock armed robbery prompts shelter-in-place advisories
Police responded to a robbery at a residence on Airport Road shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday and the search for the suspects ended around 1:30 p.m., according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Man charged in Fairfield murder had reportedly assaulted victim just days prior
Raheem Shamar Goodwin, 22, of Benton, made an initial appearance in court Tuesday in connection with a charge of murdering Edwin Weeks, 62.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan businesses report strong — but unpredictable — start to holiday season
Several businesses, including some that are new to the downtown area, reported solid sales.
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Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Firefighter training facility in Fairfield graduates first recruits
The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.
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This year’s ‘Whoville’ celebration in Skowhegan ‘the best one yet’
The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.