Amy Calder: There are a lot of odd, quirky, peculiar road names

Central Maine is home to lots of unusual street and road names, but the town of Skowhegan takes the cake for the most whimsical, columnist Amy Calder writes.

Skowhegan church’s music director to be honored Oct. 5

Organist Jeff Quinn to be recognized for 50 years at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church.

Skowhegan-based school district to begin mascot deliberations at board meeting

The MSAD 54 school board is expected to discuss a procedure to follow in selecting a new mascot at their Oct. 3 meeting. A public hearing on a $950,000 referendum to fund renovations will precede the regular meeting.

KVCC student gifts equipment to Cedar Ridge

Diaper drive helps families in need

Skowhegan assessors correct property tax rate

The Board of Assessors met on Thursday after an error was spotted in setting the tax rate earlier this month.

Maine Compass: We can’t afford to take abortion rights for granted

A wave of state bans demonstrates the increasing hostility to reproductive choice and women's autonomy.

Assessors to correct error in Skowhegan property tax rate

Taxpayers advised to hold off payment until the error is corrected while those who have paid will have the amount credited to their account.

Hope’s Place for Grieving Children group to start meeting Oct. 8

Red Sand Project fills Skowhegan sidewalk cracks as reminder of human trafficking

The downtown rotary became the palette for roving artists to spread their message about human trafficking and the need for people to be aware of its existence even in Somerset County.