Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.
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Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.
Maine regulators approve conservation plan, allowing completion of controversial NECEC line
The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.
Hartland brewery lawsuit leaves bitter aftertaste
A judge ruled in favor of the town in the lawsuit over shoreland zoning and a garage-based brewery and coffee roastery on Great Moose Lake.
Mainers look to hunting for stable, affordable food source
Meat prices have hit global record highs, and some Mainers are hoping that hunting can fill the gap.
Somerset County sheriff’s deputy on leave amid ‘yellow flag’ order
The weapons restriction order against Deputy Stephen Armiger stems from an incident at his residence in August, officials said.
Unidentified floating objects? Belgrade’s Great Pond residents intrigued by unmanned vessels
Some residents want to know who is operating the unmanned watercraft, which seem to be mapping the lake floor and have been seen elsewhere.
Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.
New Northern Light Health president takes the helm
Guy Hudson begins his tenure with plans to invest in staff and support rural health care access.