The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.
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Search of Skowhegan home yields counterfeit money, illegal drugs
James Mack, 39, and Ashley Bowman, 33, both of Skowhegan, were charged after more than $5,000 in counterfeit cash was found along with crystal methamphetamine and other drugs, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
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Anson-Madison Water District officials overcome lockout and gain access to billing, employment records
The district has been struggling to regain control of all systems, software and email after it says a former superintendent changed the passwords in an effort to impair operations.
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Norridgewock selectman steps down after 17 years
Ron Frederick decides not to seek another term, but residents at the annual Town Meeting still voted for him as a write-in candidate.
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Norridgewock firefighters use grant from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to buy equipment
Fire Department uses $40,000 donation to replace old gear used to remove people from wrecked automobiles.
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Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
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Former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent indicted on theft charges
The former superintendent, Michael Corson, was indicted by a grand jury and named in a federal lawsuit that alleges he changed passwords that prevented officials from accessing district accounts.
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Skowhegan officials explore downtown safety measures before moving ahead with bridge plans
Town leaders want to take advantage of a Maine Department of Transportation initiative that’s meant to improve “lower-speed areas where people meet, walk, shop and do business.”
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Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down
Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
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Norridgewock voters adopt moratorium on solar farms, approve $2.45 million town budget
Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Monday consented to a pause on solar projects after officials said they needed time to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.