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.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in December
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, Dec. 5, 9 and 10 a.m.; • Wednesday, Dec. 7, noon, 1, 6 and 7 p.m.; • Monday, Dec. 13, 9: […]
Man triggered vehicle collisions, an overnight search before he’s found in Skowhegan horse stall, police say
Matthew Woodcock, 27, is facing several charges following a series of events that began Thursday when authorities say he fled from a state trooper trying to make a traffic stop.
Somerset Public Health, food bank work together to end hunger
The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine recently partnered with Somerset Public Health and community leaders throughout the county to identify and propose solutions to ending hunger in their communities. The food bank’s Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger Initiative works with local communities to identify and invest in solutions to the area’s unique food access […]
Crafters sought for Nov. 19 Christmas fair in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — Vendors and crafters are sought for a Christmas Fair set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Skowhegan Federated Church, 13 Island Ave. To reserve a space, call 207-474-0129. Check out other upcoming area events!
Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
Baking star with Maine roots brings bread-making home in ‘Flour Power’
Naples native Tara Jensen, whose career was inspired by bakers in Bar Harbor, now has her own following.
Skowhegan girls come out for Youth Hunting Day
Two teenage girls — one a first-timer and the other a ‘deer machine’ — talk about scoring big on Youth Hunting Day in Skowhegan.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, virtual and in person, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Nov. 21, at 9 and 10 a. m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon and 1 p.m. • Monday, […]
Five charged in separate theft, burglary cases in Somerset County
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says a camp in Mercer and, more recently, homes in Jackman and Moose River were targeted.