Members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Skowhegan Woman’s Club met at the Travis Mills Foundation Retreat Annual Open House on Aug. 6 in Rome. Freda Toneatti, Sharon Adams, Bonnie Chamberlain and Mary Cayford toured the grounds and buildings. They learned about the programs promoting recovery, recreating and healing available for veterans who […]
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Former director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce charged with theft, forgery
Jason Gayne pleaded not guilty Monday to several charges that accuse him of taking nearly $200,000 from the chamber and another organization he led, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County.
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Maine Grains to celebrate anniversary with community event
SKOWHEGAN — Maine Grains, a gristmill producing organic and heritage grains sourced from the Northeast, plans to hold a community event Saturday, Sept. 10, at 42 Court St., to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Maine Grains was founded in 2012 with the goal of leading a new generation of farmers and food producers in the fertile […]
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Skowhegan-area district to participate in breakfast, lunch program
School Administrative District 54/Regional School Unit 54 has one or more schools that participate in Special Provision II or Community Eligible Provision. All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at Bloomfield Elementary in Skowhegan, Canaan Elementary, Margaret Chase Smith School in Skowhegan, Marti Stevens Learning Center in Skowhegan, Mill Stream Elementary […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in September, October
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, Sept. 12, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, […]
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Margaret Chase Smith Library plans 40th anniversary celebration
SKOWHEGAN — The Margaret Chase Smith Library plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 26. The Skowhegan Heritage Committee and Board of Selectmen have designated this day as the first Margaret Chase Smith Day. A variety of activities are set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 56 Norridgewock Ave. library, rain […]
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Photos: Skowhegan Fair wraps up another season
Skowhegan State Fair, which wrapped up its 10-day run Saturday, hosted three demolition derbies among its other offerings, including the final smash-’em-up event on Friday, and some harness racing on Saturday. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Skowhegan residents can give input on riverfront development Aug. 22-24
The town of Skowhegan and nonprofit Main Street Skowhegan invite community members to share ideas, suggestions and feedback for redesigning the riverfront space between 39 Water St. and 225 Water St. Opportunities for input run between Monday and Wednesday, Aug. 22-24. The goal is to make the area enjoyable for pedestrians/bicyclists, river viewing, and river […]
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Photos: Demolition derby at Skowhegan State Fair
The demolition derby held each year at the popular Skowhegan fair drew a packed house Monday as drivers competed in several different heats. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Hospice nonprofits partner to offer volunteer training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County and Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley plan to offer a collaborative 25-hour volunteer training for those interested in non-medical comfort care for individuals and family members in hospice and for those interested in facilitating adult bereavement support groups. According to a news release from the […]