AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Natural Resources Conservation in the under 10,000-acre installation award category. As a winner, the guard will compete as the Army’s nominee for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards in the same […]
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 22 on drug, assault, other charges
The grand jury recently handed up the indictments against people who authorities say committed more than 60 offenses in the county.
Apple tree pruning workshop planned in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District plans to offer an outdoors, skill-building workshop on how to prune apple trees from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 6, at the Yankee Woodlot Demonstration Forest, 7 County Drive. The introductory workshop will include a repeat of that session on Saturday, March 12. Apple tree […]
Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management
Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a “fairer” contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.
Vehicle stop in Skowhegan results in drug bust, police say
Jonathan Charron, 34, of Madison, is charged with aggravated trafficking in a scheduled W drug, possession of a scheduled W drug and violation of conditions of release.
Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations
The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
Educational center to offer March college planning sessions
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, March 7, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, March 8, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, March 9, at […]
Fourth annual Somerset SnowFest kicks off Saturday
The festival began Saturday with a box sled derby, the Icehole World Championships, downhill kayak race and more.
From salt to salons, central Maine agency takes broad view to providing local solutions
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, has for decades offered planning, economic development and other services to more than 55 communities.
Somerset SnowFest returns for week of outdoor fun
Annual celebration kicks off Saturday with the children’s box sled derby at Lake George Regional Park West.