The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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Skowhegan honors local veterans, including Steven Spaulding, at Memorial Day Parade
Spaulding, who was a key organizer of the parade in past years and commander of the American Legion Post 16, served in the Marine Corps and died shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer last summer.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
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, June 26, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 28, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 29, at […]
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Palmyra couple indicted on charges they operated methamphetamine lab, endangered children
Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Southern New Hampshire University names local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2023 winter semester president’s list. They include Minh Nguyen of Gardiner, Kristina Canedo of Skowhegan, Philip Densmore of Waterville, Heather Hall of Canaan, Carrielee Harvey of Waterville, Paige Reynolds of Richmond and David Madore of Greene. Also, Ashley Parks of Anson, Sarah Caballero of Chesterville, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop, Emily Kaplan […]
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With another infusion of money, construction of the long-anticipated Skowhegan River Park inches closer
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan recently received a $25,000 state grant and organizers say work could begin next summer on installing an adjustable whitewater wave for paddling and river surfing.
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SNAPSHOT: Skowhegan walking tour visits Hope Gardens
Redington-Fairview General Hospital partnered with local leaders and offered a walking tour May 5, visiting some of Skowhegan’s Hope Gardens. Hope Gardens are part of the Yellow Tulip Project to help raise awareness of mental illness and promote the effort to reduce stigma and spread hope. The effort also aims to build community around mental […]
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Skowhegan student graduates from University of the Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Chelsea Gourley of Skowhegan recently graduated from the University of the Cumberlands. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Skowhegan-area school officials propose $41.8 million school budget, an increase of 7.5%
The superintendent of MSAD 54 said the proposed spending increase is driven in part by a large bond payment that must be made for construction of a $75 million new school, but officials expect little impact from that payment on residents’ tax bills.
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Skowhegan gives preliminary approval for ATV use on some town roads
The intention is to connect all-terrain vehicle riders to trail systems in Fairfield and Norridgewock, while increasing traffic to downtown businesses in Skowhegan, according to the president of the Skowhegan Stumpjumpers.