A West Gardiner man was lucky to have escaped with minor injuries Wednesday when a trailer shifted and came down on him as he was working at Eaton Mountain Ski Area, police Chief David Bucknam said.
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Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family
As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
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Two injured in Skowhegan motorcycle crash after driver eludes police
A Topsham man with a passenger on his motorcycle fled from a state trooper late Wednesday, racing through downtown Skowhegan and crashing at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Malbons Mills Road, according to police.
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Two hurt when minivan attempting U-turn in Skowhegan struck by pickup
The collision occurred Monday at the intersection of Route 2 and East Ridge Road when the teenage driver of the pickup was unable to avoid the minivan as the van attempted to turn around on Route 2, police Chief David Bucknam said.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
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, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
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: • Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 14, 10 and 11 a.m. • Monday, Oct. 17, 11 […]
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Farmington, Skowhegan extensions to host gardening series
Local gardeners can take advantage of a new in-person learning opportunity offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension this fall. The six-part series, Fall in the Garden, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11. Two sessions will be hosted by Franklin County Extension at 138 Pleasant […]
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2022 season might be the last for Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
Owner Don Brown says lack of attendance and revenue are reasons for the possible closing, but he has a few ideas left to try to save it.
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Fire destroys unoccupied mobile home in Skowhegan
The cause of the early Sunday morning fire on Dartmouth Street is under investigation.
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Former director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce charged with theft, forgery
Jason Gayne pleaded not guilty Monday to several charges that accuse him of taking nearly $200,000 from the chamber and another organization he led, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County.