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, Sept. 12, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, […]
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Photos: Demolition derby at Skowhegan State Fair
The demolition derby held each year at the popular Skowhegan fair drew a packed house Monday as drivers competed in several different heats. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Skowhegan police charge man over allegation he took lewd photo of young woman in public
Eric Dore, 43, who has been a co-owner of the Old Mill Pub in Skowhegan, was charged Tuesday with a Class D misdemeanor charge of violation of privacy.
Co-owner of Skowhegan restaurant resigns after video airs of inappropriate recording being taken of woman
A video that’s gotten more than 93,000 views appears to show a man in Skowhegan walking behind the young woman and positioning his cellphone below her skirt as she’s filling out paperwork.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
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, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
Judge orders man charged in death of Skowhegan woman be held without bail
Jason Servil, 19, of Boston, is being held at the Somerset County Jail following his arrest Saturday on charges that he caused the death of 20-year-old Alice Abbott.
Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman
Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials.
Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials
The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they’re being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.
Diocese announces Masses in Spanish in 8 communities
Participating churches are in Lewiston, Pittsfield, Skowhegan and Waterville.