State Rep. Betty Austin, with help from Skowhegan fourth-graders, will bring the question as to which breed of chickadee should be the state bird to a legislative committee on Wednesday.
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National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
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Skowhegan’s moose calling contest set world record
With 1,054 people belting out their best call, last year’s Skowhegan festival set a new Guinness World Record mark.
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Four people hospitalized in Monday morning crash in Skowhegan
A tractor-trailer and pickup truck collide on Madison Avenue just after midnight.
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‘Numerous’ cats and dogs removed from Skowhegan house after search
Skowhegan police and state animal welfare agents arrested a man at a Waterville Road home Wednesday as part of an investigation and found excrement all over the floors and walls.
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Amish-cut ice from Palmyra being used for Somerset SnowFest Ice Bar in Skowhegan
One-hundred-pound blocks of ice, cut by hand from a pond by an Amish farmer, set the stage for weekend festivities.
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Machinists at Sappi in Skowhegan ratify contract, avoiding strike
Members of Local 2740 of the International Association of Machinists approved the new three-year contract Thursday after Sappi removed provisions that would have weakened the overtime list grievance procedure.
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Prognosticating Skowhegan pastor picks Pats by 10 points in Super Bowl
The Rev. Mark Tanner, of Skowhegan Federated Church, thinks the Patriots will defeat the Rams, 34-24; his fearless prediction for the final score of the AFC Championship game was right on the money.
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This Skowhegan pastor had faith the Patriots would win 37-31. Just read the sign.
Rev. Mark Tanner does not claim divine intervention for his accuracy with the public prediction he made on Friday, but he is predicting a Pats Super Bowl victory.
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Skowhegan police search for suspect in New Year’s Day stabbing
A Norridgewock man underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed numerous times in the chest and neck. Suspect Christopher Monroe is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.