A loan package totaling $200,000 from Somerset County and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. marks a starting point for more than $1 million in assistance the Spinning Mill project’s developers say they need after December’s flooding damage.
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Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers
Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.
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MaineCF grants available to Franklin, Somerset county nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Franklin and Somerset county nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $81,760. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made […]
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Somerset County partnership between Sheriff’s Office, public health agency latest to tackle opioid epidemic
The new program includes an overdose “quick response” team and two community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.
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Skowhegan-area school board votes on hiring new school resource officer after rift between sheriff, police chief
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
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Storm brings rain, strong wind gusts knocking out power to thousands in central Maine
The storm was expected to be most intense Wednesday morning, leaving a slushy mix on the ground as precipitation was forecast to taper off in the afternoon.
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Central Mainers brace for wet storm that threatens 50 mph wind gusts
Forecasters said the combination of wet, heavy snow, followed by a changeover to rain and strong winds, could lead to power outages and flooding across the region.
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Police charge suspects in August robbery of Big Apple store in Madison
Two of the suspects have been charged for their roles in the incident, while a third suspect has not yet been charged or identified publicly by police.
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Former central Maine district attorney remembered for toughness on crime, compassion for victims
David Crook, who served six terms in office from 1978 to 2002, focused his career on child abuse and drug cases and worked to advocate for victims of crimes. He died in November at age 77.
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Nonprofit land trust acquires 50 acres of wetlands in East Madison
The Somerset Woods Trustees purchased the parcel, located next to the north inlet of Lake Wesserunsett, from the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.