George Cutten, 64, died suddenly last week while performing work at Sappi in Skowhegan for a Hermon construction company.
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Skowhegan club to offer free craft sessions
The members of the Skowhegan Woman’s Club are offering craft sessions for those interested in learning a new craft. The sessions are free and open to the public, and are scheduled to be held downstairs in the conference room at the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., according to a news release from Mary […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized Essentials of College Planning sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual: • Monday, March 6, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Friday, March 10, at 9 […]
Shakespeare company to hold Valentine Vaudeville fundraiser in Skowhegan
Reservations are required and must be made by Saturday, Feb. 11.
Skowhegan church accepting orders for Feb. 11 takeout dinner
Proceeds will help the elderly with heat and electric bills.
Kennebec Valley program seeks volunteer drivers
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) seeks volunteer drivers. Qualified individuals can build their own schedule. Drivers will be reimbursed for the use of their car, up to 65 cents a mile, paid from the time they leave their driveway. KVCAP, which has offices in Waterville, Augusta and Skowhegan, has vans and volunteer drivers […]
Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan
The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
Fire damages Gifford’s ice cream production facility in Skowhegan
A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company’s well-known ice cream.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in February, March
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, Feb. 21, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 and 10 […]
Belgrade camp hosts Klondike Derby
The Klondike Derby drew Scouts from surrounding area towns and as far away as Boothbay Harbor and Gorham to the fields and trails of Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade Jan. 21. There were more than 100 Scouts and Cubs in attendance. “I loved seeing all the Scouts active and enjoying themselves,” said Klondike Director Julie McKenney […]