MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall dean’s list. They include Heather Grant of West Gardiner, Christopher Neumann of Jefferson, Alice Cantrell of Clinton, Lisa Johnson of China, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Kennedy Glidden of Benton, Jackson Aldrich of Unity and Sasha Hanscom of Skowhegan. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
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Skowhegan selectman under investigation by town following conduct complaints
Selectmen Harold Bigelow says the town probe is an attempt to stop him from being outspoken on issues.
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Massachusetts university names local dean’s list students
NEWTON, Mass. — Local students at Lasell University have been recognized for their academic performance in the 2021 fall semester. They include Rebecca Beringer of Waterville, Mya Maxim of South China, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow, Denali Norris of Winslow, Grace Redwine of Freedom, Alexis Grant of Athens and Sydney Veilleux […]
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Central Maine employers ponder next steps after high court blocks federal vaccine requirements
Large employers in central Maine had begun to comply with the federal vaccine-or-test requirement Monday, while the U.S. Supreme Court deliberated over a challenge to the mandate.
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Construction set for $8.25 million Skowhegan public safety building
The decision to move ahead with Westbrook-based Benchmark Construction comes after voters in 2020 passed a bond to have a combined fire and police station built on East Madison Road in Skowhegan.
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Smithfield man arrested after making threat, brandishing firearm at Skowhegan store, police say
A Smithfield man faces multiple charges after brandishing a firearm at a Skowhegan store early Sunday and then fleeing in a vehicle, before being arrested.
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Skowhegan man charged with eluding an officer, other charges after foot chase
Derek Knowles, 41, of Skowhegan, refused to stop for an officer and eventually left the vehicle he was driving and took off on foot, jumping over a fence and running until he was caught, according to police.
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Skowhegan church to hold benefit takeout dinner
SKOWHEGAN — A turkey pie takeout dinner is scheduled for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Tewksbury Hall on Island Avenue. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds will be used for putting heat pumps in the church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or […]
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Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say
The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.
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Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in the new year
The state’s investigation into contamination caused by the chemicals has grown exponentially since tainted milk was discovered at a Fairfield dairy farm in 2020.