Skowhegan High School’s class of 1963 plans to gather for breakfast at 9 a.m Thursday, June 1, at Mad House Grill, formerly known as Wentworth’s Restaurant, at 347 Waterville Road in Norridgewock. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, May 24 to 207-858-0946. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Photos: Widespread flooding across central Maine
Here’s some of flooding that’s ongoing across the region due to Sunday’s storm. According to the National Weather Service, Hallowell was one of the hardest hit towns.
Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May, June
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: • Tuesday, May 30, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, May 31, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 1, at […]
Weekend storm brings power outages and flooding to central Maine
Across central Maine, where rainfall totals reached 5 inches in some areas from the strong weekend storm, high water levels in the Kennebec River watershed brought flood warnings and washed out roads, along with downed trees and power outages.
Student Leadership Conference empowers Skowhegan-area youth
Nearly 30 Skowhegan Area High School youth attended the first Student Leadership Conference March 17 at Skowhegan Area Middle School. The event, held by R.E.A.C.H. (Relationships Education Aspirations Community Health), a program of School Administrative District 54, was designed to bring students together to share information about their clubs and build leadership skills. “We believe […]
Former Athens fire chief sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child
Sean Boyd, 46, of Athens, was sentenced Wednesday in Skowhegan following testimony by his victim who said, “He left me silently suffering and with a huge burden to carry.”
Local students make Husson University Online’s president’s list
BANGOR — Four local students have been named to the president’s list by Husson University Online. Olivia G. Simonson of Manchester is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Taylor Marie Bernier of Oakland is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Alexa Marie Wills of Skowhegan is enrolled in the […]
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for second year
Skowhegan offered pan-seared chicken over carrot puree with chicken flavored rice, vegetable salad, fruit salad with homemade dip and oatmeal-carrot cookies.
Skowhegan, Madison cemeteries to open May 1
Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery on North Avenue in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery on Fr. Rasle Road in Madison — are scheduled to open Monday, May 1. All decorations must be firmly attached to the top of the headstone. Decorations may not be attached to foot markers. Flags may be placed […]