Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.
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Moscow Water District receives disconnection warning after failing to pay $24,000 bill
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is investigating after the Bingham Water District, which provides water to customers in neighboring Moscow, said the Moscow district has failed to pay for service.
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Skowhegan officials look to transform downtown lot in effort to boost interest in riverfront project
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan plans to develop a portion of a parking lot as green space for people to congregate along the banks of the Kennebec River near where the Skowhegan River Park is to be developed.
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Somerset County commissioners approve $13.3 million budget
The spending package approved by commissioners Monday represents a 4% increase from last year, driven in part by increased labor expenses at the county jail and also a jump in the cost of providing medical services there.
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Construction of Skowhegan public safety building now planned for June
Officials initially planned to begin construction in early spring on an $8.25 million building that will house the town’s fire and police departments.
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Two men arrested on drug charges in Fairfield
Justin E. Meserve, 39, of Winslow is charged with unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, and Jason A. Michaud, 55, of Fairfield with aggravated trafficking of a scheduled drug.
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Norridgewock Select Board approves $141,000 in coronavirus relief projects
Town officials this week authorized spending $141,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to cover the cost of five different spending proposals, including renovations to the Grange hall and a survey to plan for the upcoming Madison Branch Rail Trail.
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Madison man seriously injured when hit by SUV in Skowhegan
Eric Casson, 34, suffers head injury and fractures to both legs when struck late Tuesday while crossing Madison Avenue.
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Police: Norridgewock man arrested following domestic dispute, altercation with Skowhegan officer
John W. Whitney, 36, faces several charges that include two counts of assaulting a police officer after a series of events in which authorities say he had an argument with his mother over marijuana.
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Skowhegan selectmen OK using federal money for park improvements
Officials this week approved spending about $36,000 in federal pandemic relief aid for new paving at a popular spot, Coburn Park.