North Elementary School will be razed to make way for a new building, but on one day this week the community held fast to its bubbles, Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan Area High senior earns Principal’s Award
John “Jack” Donoghue of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior who displays academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Donoghue has been involved in basketball all four […]
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Skowhegan extension to hold indoor seed-starting workshop March 31
SKOWHEGAN — A Seed Starting Indoors workshop is scheduled for 12:30-3 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive. Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and horticulture professional, will share strategies used to optimize conditions for seed germination, seedling growth and acclimation to the outdoors. Variety […]
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Skowhegan History House to host geo-archaeologist at library March 31
Archival discoveries at Shawmut Dam and adjacent riverside properties will be discussed.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer
Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.
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Skowhegan student makes Elms College dean’s list
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Samantha Bonneau of Skowhegan was named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Charter Communications to buy out Bee Line Cable in Somerset, Franklin counties
Charter Communication is currently in the process of acquiring Bee Line Cable, one of Maine’s oldest broadband providers, according to General Manager George Allen.
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Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer
The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.
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Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get “back to business” with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.