According to the lawsuit, a doctor removed a Skowhegan woman’s bladder during a surgery to remove an ovarian cyst.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Somerset County sheriff deputies: AI saves time writing reports
A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Former Maine field hockey coaches, players give back as officials at Victories over Violence
Theresa Arsenault, Madeline Wagner, Ellie Quinn among those officiating at Thomas College.
Posted inVarsity Maine, Wrestling
Competitors enjoy camaraderie, growth of sport at Maine-Nebraska Girls Wrestling Exchange
Grapplers from both states appreciate the rapid rise of girls participation.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys tennis team
All eight players reached the quarterfinals of the state singles tournament.
Posted inThings to Do
14 Maine fairs to help you explore the state this summer
From now through the end of August, Maine agricultural fairs are happening in small towns and scenic spots across the state, including Acton, Hiram, Harmony, Waterford, Union and Blue Hill.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford, Skowhegan mills cited as top industrial polluters, but tire burning goes on with state’s OK
ND Paper’s mill in Rumford and Sappi’s Somerset mill in Skowhegan are two of the nation’s top industrial air polluters, a new report says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, River Valley
Rumford paper mill among dirtiest in the country, new study finds
As other mills move away from burning tires as fuel, Maine plants have increased the practice, according to the Environmental Integrity Project, which also says emissions are being underreported. The plants dispute that.