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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 22, 2023
Federal grant for central Maine revitalization puts Skowhegan coalition on track to receive millions more
A $425,000 grant awarded to Main Street Skowhegan by the Economic Development Administration will allow a regional development plan to seek up to $50 million in federal dollars next year.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Skowhegan businesses report strong — but unpredictable — start to holiday season
Several businesses, including some that are new to the downtown area, reported solid sales.
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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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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
Skowhegan, Waterville to benefit from new regional tourism strategy
The nonprofit organization Main Street Skowhegan was awarded $484,500 from the state to develop a new brand and strategy for bringing visitors to the area.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2023
Skowhegan shared commercial kitchen project gets boost with federal grant
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan will use the $99,000 grant toward opening The Kitchen at 185, a shared commercial kitchen space for startups and businesses in the region.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Commercial kitchen planned for downtown Skowhegan to boost local food economy
The nonprofit group 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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PublishedAugust 5, 2023
Chainsaw artist wows crowds at Skowhegan’s River Fest
Dan Burns, 47, of Augusta, can carve a bear from a block of pine in about 20 minutes, and an owl or cardinal in about 10.
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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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