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Published
April 5, 2023

Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts

Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
Published
March 31, 2023

Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing

Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
Published
March 30, 2023

Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media

Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.
Published
March 29, 2023

Madison man charged in automobile crash that killed his son, injured other family members

Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.
Published
March 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.

Published
March 12, 2023

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer

The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.
Published
March 8, 2023

Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get "back to business" with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.
Published
March 3, 2023

Madison man serving 30 days for violation of privacy in cellphone incident

Eric Dore, 44, is serving the sentence in Somerset County Jail after authorities say he took an inappropriate photo of a woman without her knowledge last summer.
Published
March 3, 2023

Maine’s high court rejects appeal by Skowhegan man challenging sex assault conviction

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday swept aside the appeal by Duane Marquis, who had argued that the state definition of gross sexual assault didn't apply to him.
Published
February 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.

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