Main Street Skowhegan
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Skowhegan whitewater River Park plans roll along with a final design on horizon
Organizers expect to put the final construction design for the park out to bid next week, which means construction could begin this summer, if all goes according to plan.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
This year’s ‘Whoville’ celebration in Skowhegan ‘the best one yet’
The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Nonprofit plans commercial kitchen to boost Skowhegan food economy
Main Street Skowhegan is working to raise at least $1 million to help small food businesses cut overhead costs and increase their following with a shared commercial kitchen and food hall at 185 Water St.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2023
After devastating fall ends one career, man launches new one with opening of Skowhegan cafe
Joe Almand was a Skowhegan firefighter when he suffered extensive injuries last year in a fall along the Kennebec River Gorge, but he recovered and set a new path for himself that's led to the opening of Joe's Flat Iron Cafe downtown.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
With another infusion of money, construction of the long-anticipated Skowhegan River Park inches closer
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan recently received a $25,000 state grant and organizers say work could begin next summer on installing an adjustable whitewater wave for paddling and river surfing.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2023
Skowhegan business lab hopes to raise new crop of local entrepreneurs
As the town positions itself to become a regional food destination amid revitalization efforts, local entrepreneurs are coming into the community to make it happen.