Emergency workers in Somerset County were treated Thursday to a barbecue lunch in Skowhegan that was meant as an expression of thanks for the work they do.
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Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family
As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
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Fall cleanup set for October at Calvary, Father Rasle cemeteries
During the second week of October, crews at Skowhegan and Madison Catholic cemeteries plan to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Real and artificial flowers, as well as vases and baskets, will be gathered and removed. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep before Saturday, […]
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Maine’s Garlic Festival set for Oct. 1 in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The fourth annual Maine’s Garlic Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. The event will be held on the west side island at Lake George Regional Park, 58 West Lake George Park Lane. Both days will start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, according […]
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Skowhegan church seeks crafters, vendors for Christmas craft fair
SKOWHEGAN — The Centenary Methodist Church seeks crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft fair planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the 103 Dr. Mann Road church. Spaces should be booked by Tuesday, Nov. 15. For more information, call Ila Libby at 207-431-9160. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Main Street Skowhegan plans $5K Business Lab & Pitch Competition
Representatives from Main Street Skowhegan plan the launch of the inaugural Business Lab & Pitch Competition, designed to assist new and current entrepreneurs with starting or expanding their business. The competition is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 1. “We’re excited to unveil our newest program to help empower and encourage local entrepreneurship and local business […]
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Two injured in Skowhegan motorcycle crash after driver eludes police
A Topsham man with a passenger on his motorcycle fled from a state trooper late Wednesday, racing through downtown Skowhegan and crashing at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Malbons Mills Road, according to police.
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Skowhegan public safety building still on track, town manager says
Skowhegan’s top administrator, Christine Almand, said Wednesday that officials are discussing ways to negotiate a solution to extra funding needed for the new public safety building.
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Traffic pattern changed in downtown Skowhegan on trial basis
In an effort to reduce big truck traffic and help improve both traffic and pedestrian safety, changes were made Wednesday on a trial basis at two problematic intersections.
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Two hurt when minivan attempting U-turn in Skowhegan struck by pickup
The collision occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 2 and East Ridge Road when the teenage driver of the pickup was unable to avoid the minivan as the van attempted to turn around on Route 2, police Chief David Bucknam said.