A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Group holds fundraiser for nonprofit, Skowhegan humane society
GFWC Semper Fidelis Woman’s Club has donated $305 each to Canine Companions for Independence and the Somerset Humane Society in Skowhegan. Also donated to the local shelter were 32 bags of dog and cat food, 118 cans of cat food, 12 bags of dog treats, dog harnesses, collars and toys, four dog beds, cleaning supplies, […]
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of firing gunshots over car dispute
Among the indictments handed up last week was Wade Curtis, 35, of Hartland, who’s charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after police say he fired shots at a man over dispute about a car in November.
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Students share research, presentation at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local Lasell University students recently shared original research and projects, and engaged with core competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, at the annual Career Readiness Symposium. Iva Willis of New Vineyard presented an original research project on the intersection of sociology and criminology, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse.” […]
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Skowhegan Outdoors to offer cross-country ski meetup
Skowhegan Outdoors plans to offer a free cross-country skiing excursion at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Weston Woods and Waters at 9 Nathan St. in Madison. In this community program, skiers will make their way along a scenic, forested trail system. This trail includes some small hills and moderate terrain, according to a news […]
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Skowhegan holiday fair table rentals available
SKOWHEGAN — Crafters and vendors can book a space by Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the Holiday Stroll Christmas Craft Fair set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road. The event will include crafts, bake sale and luncheon. To rent a table, call Ila Libby […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine customers among those experiencing Redzone Wireless networkwide outage
The company wrote that the service interruption is due to a fiber issue.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board’s interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.
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Three adults, two children displaced when fire destroys Skowhegan home
About 40 firefighters from several towns responded to a fire at 15 Cedar Ridge Drive, only a couple of hundred feet from Cedar Ridge Center, a nursing and rehabilitation facility.
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Educational center to offer 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: • Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Thursday, Jan. 27, at 9 and 10 […]