Skowhegan planning board approves site plan for new consolidated elementary school

Project managers gave an update Tuesday on their plans for a new, consolidated elementary school at 40 Heselton St. Officials plan to go out for bid in April and break ground on the $75 million project this summer.

Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March

Kids box sled derby highlights 5th annual Somerset SnowFest

The box sled races were held Saturday morning at Lake George Regional Park West in Skowhegan as part of the annual SnowFest, a 10-day festival featuring winter recreational activities, hosted by the park and Main Street Skowhegan.

Skowhegan class of ’63 accepting RSVPs for March lunch

Award of $8.8M means Skowhegan, surrounding towns to see high-speed internet service by next year

The Maine Connectivity Authority has awarded the money to the towns through a partnership with Consolidated Communications.

Skowhegan man killed in head-on collision in Guilford

Michael Steward, 64, died Tuesday when his pickup truck crossed the center line and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer, according to the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office.

Skijoring, downhill kayaking, ice fishing derby to highlight 10-day Somerset SnowFest

The SnowFest, in its fifth year of celebrating winter activities, kicks off Friday and continues to Feb. 26.

Skowhegan man working for contractor dies at Sappi paper mill

George Cutten, 64, died suddenly last week while performing work at Sappi in Skowhegan for a Hermon construction company.

Skowhegan club to offer free craft sessions