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Skijor Skowhegan races return for fifth year, draw fans from across the state

by Kaitlyn Budion February 23, 2023February 25, 2023

Mainers from near and far bundled up Saturday to face the cold weather and cheer on skijoring teams as part of the Somerset SnowFest celebration.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan planning board approves site plan for new consolidated elementary school

by Zara Norman February 23, 2023December 31, 2023

Project managers gave an update Tuesday on their plans for a new, consolidated elementary school at 40 Heselton St. Officials plan to go out for bid in April and break ground on the $75 million project this summer.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility

by Zara Norman February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.

Community

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March

February 20, 2023February 15, 2023

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, March 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. • Friday, March 24 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Monday, March 27 at […]

Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Kids box sled derby highlights 5th annual Somerset SnowFest

by Amy Calder February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

The box sled races were held Saturday morning at Lake George Regional Park West in Skowhegan as part of the annual SnowFest, a 10-day festival featuring winter recreational activities, hosted by the park and Main Street Skowhegan.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan class of ’63 accepting RSVPs for March lunch

February 18, 2023February 13, 2023

The Skowhegan High School class of 1963 plans to gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Brickyard Hollow Restaurant, at 123 Madison Ave. in Skowhegan. The snow date is Wednesday, March 22, at the same time and place. To RSVP, call Cindy Laiho at 207-858-0946 by March 11. Check out […]

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Award of $8.8M means Skowhegan, surrounding towns to see high-speed internet service by next year

by Zara Norman February 16, 2023February 17, 2023

The Maine Connectivity Authority has awarded the money to the towns through a partnership with Consolidated Communications.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan man killed in head-on collision in Guilford

by Kaitlyn Budion February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Michael Steward, 64, died Tuesday when his pickup truck crossed the center line and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer, according to the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office.