Francoise Labonte has retired after 42 years of service at the Skowhegan Free Public Library. Library trustees held a reception in her honor July 29 and dedicated a new outdoor bench in her name. The new bench, located on the front lawn under the shade of a tree, will not only provide comfort, but also […]
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Photos: Crews set up for Skowhegan State Fair
Workers Smokey Greater Shows this week assembled rides and made other preparations for the opening Thursday of the Skowhegan State Fair, which runs until Aug. 20. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Photos: Fireworks light up the night sky over the Great Eddy wrapping up Skowhegan’s River Fest
Central Maine Pyrotechnics provided the show over the Kennebec River as Dinner In The Park wraps up Saturday. All proceeds from the popular dinner go to revitalization projects for the city of Skowhegan. Photos by Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
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, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Skowhegan River Fest returns with a variety of events for residents
Skowhegan River Fest has returned, bringing with it a wide variety of activities, including the ever-popular bed races.
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Four Lions Club members named Melvin Jones Fellows
SKOWHEGAN — Cyndi L. French of Winslow, Peter Lyman of Norridgewock, Roger Chamberland of Skowhegan and Jared Perkins of Skowhegan have been named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is […]
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Skowhegan River Park project receives $4.9 million federal earmark for construction
The latest funding announced for the project is a giant step toward meeting the estimated $8.6 million cost for the first phase of the work along the Kennebec River in downtown Skowhegan.
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Maine’s organic grain producers see increasing consumer demand. Can supply keep pace?
Circumstances like the pandemic and weather gave the state’s organic grain businesses a boost in recent years. But the dwindling number of organic grain farmers means the future of Maine’s grains economy is unclear.
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Skowhegan student makes Elms College dean’s list
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Samantha Bonneau of Skowhegan was named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes. Check out upcoming area events!
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Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]