A portion of the town’s money from the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to give full-time municipal workers a $1,500 bonus and part-time workers a bonus ranging from $100 to $1,250.
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Wesserunsett Arts Council announces a play at the Skowhegan Opera House
SKOWHEGAN — “Not On This Night” by Evelyn Jones, a play set during the darkest part of World War II, will be staged at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Skowhegan Opera House, at 225 Water St. The cast will include Emily West of Waterville plays Jacqueline Brulet, Charlie Staples of Skowhegan […]
Supply chain no big deal on Small Business Saturday
Central Maine shop owners say more people seem to be shopping locally.
Mechanical problem leads to 2-vehicle crash in Skowhegan, police say
The driver of a minivan Thursday was traveling without his headlights on and was not seen by another motorist who was attempting to pull out of her driveway, police said.
Amy Calder: Divulging Christmas secrets, long ago
Sneaking into closets to find out what presents would grace the Christmas tree was a typical practice in the Calder family, Amy Calder writes.
Skowhegan, Canaan regional park receives $15K grant
Lake George Regional Park in Canaan and Skowhegan has been awarded $15,000 to repair and improve water drainage for a nature-friendly, nautical-themed playground. The money comes through the Conservation For All 2021 Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The playground, designed to encourage both imagination and healthy activity for preschool-age children, is expected to be […]
Winter holiday celebrations in central Maine heat up this weekend
Across central Maine, communities are embracing the winter holiday season with parades, tree lightings, special appearances and holiday food.
Whether sit-down or drive-thru, central Mainers find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving
From Litchfield to Oakland to Skowhegan and everywhere in between, central Maine residents found ways to celebrate the holiday with their community.
Skowhegan kicks off holiday season with #ShopSmall Week starting Saturday
#ShopSmall Week will run through Dec. 4 and coincide with the launch of SKOW-Whoville.
Skowhegan officials move toward finalizing ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief aid
Selectmen met with department heads Tuesday and much of the discussion revolved around bonuses for police officers and a new generator for the Skowhegan Community Center.