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, April 3, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, April 5, at 1 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, April 6, at […]
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No injuries reported after Skowhegan home heavily damaged by fire
The accidental fire on Tuesday, which officials said was caused by electrical malfunctioning, occurred on Butler Street, just east of Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Emerson College honors local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Five local students earned dean’s list honors for the 2022 fall semester at Emerson College. Rachel Spear of Farmington, majoring in business creative enterprises, is a member of the class of 2025. Ella Fishman of Lincolnville, majoring in creative writing BFA, is a member of the class of 2024. Kailey Pelletier of Readfield, […]
Skowhegan asks state to push up repaving plans for deteriorating Madison Avenue
The Board of Selectmen sent a letter last week to the Maine Department of Transportation asking it adjust its paving schedule for the region to include work on Madison Avenue, one of the busiest roads in town.
Skowhegan church taking orders for takeout dinner March 11
SKOWHEGAN — Federated Church plans to hold a corned beef and cabbage takeout benefit dinner from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Proceeds will help the elderly with heat and electric bills. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. To place an order, […]
Madison man serving 30 days for violation of privacy in cellphone incident
Eric Dore, 44, is serving the sentence in Somerset County Jail after authorities say he took an inappropriate photo of a woman without her knowledge last summer.
Maine’s high court rejects appeal by Skowhegan man challenging sex assault conviction
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday swept aside the appeal by Duane Marquis, who had argued that the state definition of gross sexual assault didn’t apply to him.
Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11
Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.
With new Skowhegan school taking over part of Memorial Field, residents ask where teams will play ball
Residents told selectmen Tuesday that teams won’t have a field on which to play next year, but town officials say they have a plan to build fields near the Skowhegan Community Center.
Skowhegan Savings Bank holds 153rd annual meeting
Skowhegan Savings Bank recently held its 153rd annual corporators meeting, reporting assets of $775 million, after originating 1,600 loans for $134 million in 2022. “The bank maintained its strong capitol position in 2022,” David Cyr, president and CEO, said as he addressed those in attendance, according to a news release from the bank. “I also […]