The Skowhegan Woman’s Club met March 19 via Zoom to hear speaker Sue Lahti. She is retired from teaching at Carrabec High School in North Anson and Maine Geographic Alliance, according to a news release from the club. Lahti delivered a talk on Ukraine that included the current Russian invasion, the country’s geographical boundaries, its […]
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Augusta man, 20, arrested in Skowhegan on charges he assaulted 3-month-old son, police say
Dakota Colson charged with Class C assault on a child younger than 6 and Class A aggravated assault.
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Amy Calder: A day with Skowhegan’s Class of 1947 is a journey through time
A small group that graduated 75 years ago from Skowhegan High School and Bloomfield Academy gather monthly to play cards, have lunch and reminisce, Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan chamber aims to better support business community
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its positive growth through a recent transition period. By bolstering its board of directors, adding committees and growing its membership base, the chamber is in an even better position to represent, support, and help develop new and existing businesses in the Skowhegan region, according to a news […]
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Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
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Skowhegan company sees surge in orders for Ukrainian flags
Maine Stitching Specialties is selling Ukrainian flags and donating 20% to an organization providing meals for displaced Ukrainians.
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List of central Maine projects receiving Community Project Funding grants
Maine’s congressional delegation has secured more than $136 million in funding for projects in their districts; here’s what’s being funded in central Maine:
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Skowhegan church to offer benefit takeout dinner
A benefit takeout corned beef dinner is scheduled to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue in Skowhegan. The cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit heat pumps in the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or 207-399-0508 by Friday, March 18. Late […]
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Skowhegan officials explore downtown safety measures before moving ahead with bridge plans
Town leaders want to take advantage of a Maine Department of Transportation initiative that’s meant to improve “lower-speed areas where people meet, walk, shop and do business.”
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Skowhegan-based women’s club welcomes new members
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Semper Fidelis Club, based in Skowhegan, held its first meeting this year via Zoom with speaker Sarah Irish from the Senior Planning Center. Members — who also hail from neighboring towns of Norridgewock, New Sharon, Canaan and Madison — learned of some tips entering retirement, according to a news […]