Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.
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Vermont college recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Champlain College. They include Ian Burke of Farmington, a business administration major; Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington, a law major; Maggie Pono of Skowhegan, a game design major; Katherine Taddeo of Rangeley, an integrative professional studies major; Benjamin Voter […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.
Posted inMaine
Firefighters battle house fire near Skowhegan fairgrounds
Several departments in the region responded to the blaze Friday on Beech Street, and a man was taken to the hospital, a Skowhegan firefighter said.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan town manager criticizes selectman’s behavior during meeting as ‘unacceptable’
Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan woman seriously hurt when pickup hits her and flees scene, police say
Jessica Dunton, 34, injured Tuesday night while walking on Island Avenue, near downtown.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Maine education center to offer free virtual 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: • Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • Thursday, Feb. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
Posted inCommunity
Benefit takeout dinner to be held in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A benefit takeout meatloaf dinner has been planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Dinner will feature valentine desserts. The cost is $10 for adults or $5 for children younger than 12. To reserve a dinner, call 474-2776, 474-0129 or 399-0508.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce resigns
The Regional Chamber distributed an email Monday announcing the departure of Jason Gayne, who had served as executive director since 2016.