Cianbro and Patriot Renewables are proposing a 60-megawatt solar farm at an old military radar site in Moscow and Caratunk.
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Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
Maine education department seeks teacher nominations
Nominations are sought for the 2025 Somerset County Teacher of the Year; the deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.
Madison won’t go out to bid for police contract
The Skowhegan Police Department had expressed interest in bidding against the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, which has had contracts with the town since 2015.
Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
Canaan standoff ends in arrest
Edward Fowler, 62, was arrested after he allegedly threatened a neighbor with a firearm.
Bingham man found dead of unknown cause after vehicle ends up against a house
Emergency medical services could not revive 57-year-old Don French, whose vehicle left the road for unknown reasons, officials said.
130 acres on Lake Wesserunsett in Madison eyed for conservation
Somerset Woods Trustees and the Lake Wesserunsett Association are partnering to raise money to complete the purchase of the parcel.
Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.