Instead of driving all the way to Skowhegan to shop, residents can take advantage of the prices and close proximity of the chain that caters to rural areas.
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Career Expo at KVCC connects students, employers
The Nov. 15 Central Maine Career Expo brought more than 250 students and over 30 employers to Kennebec Valley Community College’s Hinckley Campus, according to an organizer.
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Skowhegan High theater group donating show’s proceeds to breast cancer groups
The director said the troupe hopes to turn the “Man of La Mancha” theme song from an impossible dream to a possible one.
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Skowhegan Chamber honors Walter Hight with ‘most dignified’ award
The Alton W. Whittemore Award for outstanding service will be presented to Hight along with awards to others at the Thursday night banquet.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors
Maine’s biggest mountains open for ski season
Sugarloaf Mountain and Sunday River will both be open on a daily basis by the end of the week, while smaller ski areas are aiming for December.
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Madison man helped bring back bell ringing on Veterans Day
The tradition of ringing church bells to mark the end of World War I had faded after World War II, was revived 30 years ago and is now in decline again.
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State tells CMP its application to build 145-mile power line incomplete
The Department of Environmental Protection says it cannot evaluate the project without information in four areas, a request CMP calls routine.
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CMP power line opponents plead case to Somerset County commissioners
Commissioners expect to hear from advocates for the 145-mile transmission line at their December meeting.
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Maloney leads DA race in Kennebec County
With 85 percent of the precincts reporting, incumbent District Attorney Maeghan Maloney holds the lead over challenger Kevin Sullivan.
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Developer questioned about timeline for Madison strawberry greenhouse project
A representative for Northern Farms LLC said the project is “going well, but it’s a very, very slow process.”