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Published
July 10, 2020

Skowhegan man pleads guilty to what judge calls ‘horrifying’ central Maine shooting spree

Dana Dasilva, 26, will serve at least five years and one day in prison, plus five years of probation, following the guilty pleas to firing upon four homes in January.
Published
July 9, 2020

Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy

A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Published
July 7, 2020

Moviegoers embrace MIFF’s new venue in Skowhegan

The first night of the Maine International Film Festival brought carloads of moviegoers to the Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre.
Published
July 6, 2020

MIFF staff excited for opening night, prepares drive-in for crowd

This year's Maine International Film Festival will be held at the Skowhegan Drive-In, which accommodates 350 cars.
Published
July 3, 2020

Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine

Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.

Published
July 3, 2020

Pattee’s Pond boat parade draws large crowd for Fourth of July celebration

Attendance varies from year to year according to parade organizer Earlene Margetts, but this year the Pattee's Pond Fourth of July boat parade saw a group of 21 boats join the procession.
Published
July 1, 2020

$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton

If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
Published
July 1, 2020

New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.
Published
June 30, 2020

Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August

The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
Published
June 27, 2020

Dry weather a boon for pest browntail moth caterpillars in central Maine

Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn't happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.

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