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.
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Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
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Education center to host free individualized 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: • Monday, Jan. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m., and noon • Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, […]
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Busy Skowhegan road closed for hours after logging truck overturns
Traffic was rerouted for about five hours Wednesday after the driver of the truck lost control in slick conditions on Waterville Road, according to the Skowhegan police chief.
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Discussions ongoing as second bridge feasibility study wraps up in Skowhegan
Officials have narrowed options for a second bridge to a downstream or a downtown option, although there is opposition to each.
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Skowhegan to use COVID-19 relief funding to pay holiday bonuses to town employees
Full-time employees to receive $2,000 and part-time employees $1,000 this week with their paychecks.
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Skowhegan selectmen approve new contract, pay hike for town manager
Christine Almand is to receive an 18% pay increase over two years, following board approval that comes a week after some selectmen criticize her leadership.