Skowhegan Federated Church plans to hold a takeout chicken dinner Saturday, April 22, at Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Meals can be picked up between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds will help people with their heat and lights. To place an order, […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 15, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 1, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, May 3, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Monday, […]
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
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Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing
Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
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Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media
Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.
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Madison man charged in automobile crash that killed his son, injured other family members
Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer
Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.
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Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer
The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.