Maine Grains sales skyrocket during pandemic, earns praise from New York Times

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Published
August 6, 2020

Maine Grains sales skyrocket during pandemic, earns praise from New York Times

Amber Lambke says the business has seen a 4,000% increase in online sales since the pandemic began, and points out the company's way of doing business is a collaborative model for rural areas.
Published
August 2, 2020

Skowhegan History House kicks off ‘Wabanaki Voices’ exhibit with wigwam

Students worked alongside Barry Dana and apprentice Nathan Dana to build a wigwam, which stands at the Skowhegan History House.
Published
July 29, 2020

Mother of Skowhegan family says home a total loss to fire

Tabatha Steward said her eldest son was home when the fire broke out, which killed their five pets over the weekend.
Published
July 28, 2020

Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust

Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
Published
July 25, 2020

Fire in Skowhegan destroys mobile home, kills five animals

The double wide mobile home, located on Hanover Street in Skowhegan, was completely destroyed by a kitchen fire that broke out Friday evening.
Published
July 22, 2020

First subcommittee meets to discuss Skowhegan area school mascot

The Education Policy and Program Committee convened on Tuesday evening to discuss their ideas for mascot names, with the next subcommittee meeting on Thursday to do the same.
Published
July 19, 2020

Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses

Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
Published
July 1, 2020

New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.
Published
June 14, 2020

Skowhegan couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with drive-by party

Nancy York said the secret to a long, happy life together is "you say a lot of prayers, have a lot of discussions and try to keep things light."
Published
June 13, 2020

Clinton man killed in single vehicle crash in Skowhegan

Fernand J. Michaud, 85, of Clinton was pronounced dead Saturday morning after his vehicle went off the Oak Pond Road in Skowhegan and struck a large tree.