SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Education Association-Retired organization plans to host a free presentation by the Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Tewksbury Hall on Weston Avenue. The group will perform scenarios about the challenges many Maine citizens 50-plus encounter as they live and age […]
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Diaper drives to kick off Oct. 21 in Kennebec, Somerset counties
Each year the family enrichment councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. This year’s Stuff the Cruiser events are scheduled to be hosted in collaboration with local law enforcement in various communities: • Somerset County: Friday, Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m., Hannaford, 100 Fairgrounds […]
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Skowhegan church to take orders for baked potato bar meal Oct. 23
Skowhegan Federated Church plans to host an eat-in or take-out baked potato bar, with salad and apple crisp, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. The event will be held in the Tewksbury Building at 13 Island Ave. The cost is $12. To place an order by Friday, Oct. 21, call 207-474-2776. Check out other […]
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Cold front expected to bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Maine
Forecasters have issued flood watches and wind advisories to prepare for the first serious storm of the season, expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain and winds gusting to 35 mph.
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State again issues denial of water quality certificate for Shawmut Dam in Fairfield, but invites reapplication with ‘updated’ data
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection issued a denial without prejudice for the water quality certificate, stating that the owner of Shawmut Dam, Brookfield Renewable, did not provide finalized information about fish passages at the dam.
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Three Skowhegan Planning Board members removed for not meeting attendance requirement
Selectmen took action this week after learning the three members of the Planning Board had failed to meet a town requirement they attend at least 75% of board meetings.
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Police: High-speed chase in Skowhegan ends in crash, driver at Portland hospital
The crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Malbons Mills Road after the driver of a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse eluded police at a high rate of speed, authorities said.
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Skowhegan, Western Maine parishes to help children in need
The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
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Skowhegan group holds Pizza with a Purpose event
Skowhegan Community Partners, a group of adults coming together to work on teen mental health issues and suicide prevention, hosted a Pizza with a Purpose event Sept. 22 to promote awareness and prevention of suicide and teen mental health. The event included informational tables, a therapy dog, drumming, a disc jockey, and bulbs for yellow […]
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Skowhegan teen earns Eagle Scout honors
Skowhegan has one new Eagle Scout, Connor Files received Scouting’s highest rank during a ceremony at the Skowhegan Federated Church on Sept. 25. “My Eagle Scout project included mapping trails in the Coburn Woods and installing an informational kiosk for the Somerset Woods Trustees,” Files said a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman […]