Police in Fairfield and Skowhegan are among the agencies shifting their resources as the drug epidemic in Maine continues to take root, with 715 people statewide dying last year of a drug overdose.
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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.
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Reporting Aside: ‘Hoochy-koochy’ shows may be no more, but the Skowhegan fair endures nonetheless
The Skowhegan State Fair arrives Thursday, bringing with it a reminder that the end of summer is in the not-so-distant future, Amy Calder writes.
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Five arrested, drugs confiscated after sheriff’s deputies raid Skowhegan home
A monthslong investigation resulted in officials executing a search warrant Monday at a house at 15 Winter St., according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Skowhegan resident receives woman’s club scholarship
Riley E. Enright, daughter of Shawn and Andrea Enright of Skowhegan, is this year’s (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club’s college scholarship recipient. According to her official 2023 Skowhegan Area High School transcript, Enright graduated second in her class of 144 students with a 99.2557 grade point average. A member of both the […]
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Somerset Scrub Club to connect students with healthcare careers
SKOWHEGAN — JMG, in partnership with Redington Fairview Hospital, Somerset Career & Technical Center, and Western Maine Area Health Education Center, has announced the second annual Somerset Scrub Club. This transformative four-day camp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 7-10. It is aimed at introducing students to careers in […]
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Pair arrested in Canaan following theft of SUV
Jeffrey Bell, 36, and Stephenie Freeman, 34, were arrested Saturday on several charges after stealing a Jeep Wrangler a day earlier, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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With Skowhegan bicentennial to celebrate, River Fest returns ‘bigger and better than ever’
Familiar favorites like Moonlight Madness and the town’s fireworks display are set to return, but organizers also are adding new events to celebrate both the bicentennial and the Kennebec River.
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After devastating fall ends one career, man launches new one with opening of Skowhegan cafe
Joe Almand was a Skowhegan firefighter when he suffered extensive injuries last year in a fall along the Kennebec River Gorge, but he recovered and set a new path for himself that’s led to the opening of Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe downtown.
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Champlain College recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Champlain College for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The are Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington and Maggie Pono of Skowhegan. Check out other upcoming area events!