The Central Maine Power Co. website early Thursday showed 17,036 power outages in Maine, with 2,595 in Kennebec County, 2,193 in Waldo County, 286 in Somerset County and 48 in Franklin County.
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Educational center to offer December college planning sessions in Lewiston
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 sessions: • Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Friday, Dec. 15, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • […]
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Palmyra arson case results in grand jury indictment of woman
A Somerset County grand jury this month indicted Alison R. Trask, 44, of Palmyra on several counts following a fire in July.
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club celebrates 140th anniversary
Tthe GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club celebrated its 140th anniversary Nov. 10 in the Centenary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Skowhegan. Club President Bonnie Chamberlain delivered the opening remarks and welcomed guests. She introduced a number of local women who have supported the Skowhegan Woman’s Club in their many volunteer […]
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Lewiston-, Skowhegan-based engineer unit changes hands
LEWISTON — The 136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company held a change of command ceremony Nov. 6, in which Capt. Russell Boynton turned over command of the unit to incoming commander Capt. Timothy Kelley. Boynton has held the position for the last three years and will be transitioning to a staff position with the 240th Regional […]
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From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Winthrop church to hold Rite of Candidacy Nov. 19
Local diaconal candidates reside in Readfield, Rumford, Skowhegan.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Sappi announces plan to invest $418 million in Skowhegan mill
The announcement Thursday comes as Sappi says it is looking to transition its portfolio to packaging and specialty papers, pulp and biomaterials.
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Skowhegan animal shelter has gone to the dogs — and cats — so push begins for new building
The Somerset Humane Society at 123 Middle Road is aging, cramped and no longer suitable for its operations, so with an infusion of money from the Somerset County Commissioners, the society is pushing for a replacement facility.
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A moribund old mill to get a $15 million facelift, and brewery, adding another spark to Skowhegan
The 80,000-square-foot former Solon Manufacturing mill on the island downtown is undergoing a two-year remodel that will have Bigelow Brewing Co. anchor the ground floor, with apartments and a hotel filling out the space.