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Skowhegan man pleads guilty to defrauding federal pandemic loan program

by Taylor Abbott July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

Nathan Reardon, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Bangor to misusing money provided by the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Seven class of 2022 high school graduates awarded scholarships

July 4, 2022June 30, 2022

Seven area high school graduates from the class of 2022 have been awarded college scholarships. The winners of the 2022 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship awards include Cheyenne Cahill, Carrabec High School, North Anson; Emily Eastlack, Rangeley Lakes Regional High School; Brooke McKenney, Madison Area Memorial High School; Gracie Moore, Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield; Jordan Plamondon, […]

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Skowhegan officers discover child in SUV in which illegal drugs were found, police say

by Staff report Morning Sentinel June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

A traffic stop Saturday resulted in the confiscation of fentanyl and crack cocaine, and the arrest of three people, including two who are the parents of an 8-year-old also found in the SUV, authorities said.

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It’s in the books: Skowhegan library director receives top state award

by Amna Sheikh Morning Sentinel June 19, 2022June 20, 2022

Angie Herrick named Maine Library Association’s Outstanding Librarian of the Year for helping to modify services and programs at Skowhegan Free Public Library during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July

June 15, 2022June 7, 2022

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, July 11, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, July 15, 9 and 10 a.m. In person: Lewiston, UMA, 51 Westminster St. […]

Business, Local & State

Canaan business is rolling the dough

by Taylor Abbott June 8, 2022June 9, 2022

The Good Crust, which makes pizza dough using grains only from Maine, began as a startup in Skowhegan before moving earlier this year to Canaan.

Local & State

Police recover body of Fairfield man from Kennebec River in Skowhegan

by Taylor Abbott June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Body of David Kufeldt, 52, found Sunday in river, and the circumstances around his death do not appear to be suspicious, according to police.

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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July

June 6, 2022May 25, 2022

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: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]