SKOWHEGAN — The Community Regional Charter School at 25 Commercial St. plans to host a historical presentation about the Rise and Fall of a Commodious Hall on the Coburn Hall which was located where the Charter School now stands. This free, public, 90-minute presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; use the Commercial […]
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Local Emerson College students make dean’s list
BOSTON — The following students are named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Georgia Howe of Farmingdale is majoring in Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the class of 2024. Kailey Pelletier of Readfield is majoring in stage and production management and is a member of […]
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Coburn Park Gazebo Garden Project nearly complete
SKOWHEGAN — The Bloomfield Garden Club’s Gazebo Garden project in historic Coburn Park on Water Street is nearing completion. The garden club utilized a $1,000 Plant America Grant from the National Garden Clubs, Inc., donations from the Skowhegan Rotary Club, Skowhegan Woman’s Club, and garden club donation to fund the project. The Coburn Park Commission […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July, August
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: • Monday, July 31 at 1 and 2 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 3 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, Aug. 4 at […]
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Four arrested in Skowhegan during third drug bust this month, police say
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it has executed three drug-related search warrants in Skowhegan this month alone, the latest on Thursday on Parlin Street.
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Skowhegan selectmen name Kelso to fill seat on MSAD 54 board
Selectmen voted 3-2 on Tuesday to appoint Michelle Kelso to complete a term that concludes in June 2024.
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Food preserving workshops offered in Skowhegan July 11, 12
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part, hands-on food preservation workshop from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11 and 12 at the Somerset County office, 7 County Drive. Part one will cover the basics of canning and water bath canning, while part two will focus on pressure canning, freezing […]
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13 graduate from Skowhegan-area adult education program
SKOWHEGAN — During the 2022-23 academic year, 25 students earned a high school diploma through School Administrative District 54 Adult & Community Education. On Wednesday, June 7, 13 graduates and their guests attended a ceremony held in the Skowhenga Area High School gym. Superintendent Jonathan Moody spoke about the power of perseverance, and the Skowhegan […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine recognizes Skowhegan volunteer
Victoria Noyes, a volunteer from Skowhegan, recently received the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scouts of Maine. The pin is an award bestowed upon a volunteer or staff member who provides exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and who has had a measurable impact on two or more troops in one […]
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Somerset program to host free community baby shower June 24
Registration is required prior to the event.