Maine Children’s Cancer Program benefits from toy collections

Skowhegan fire sculptures being retrieved after floating down Kennebec River

The steel fire sculptures, which floated downriver Saturday when the water level rose, were first lit during Skowhegan's Kennebec on Fire event held in August 2021.

Presentation on aging in Maine set for Skowhegan theater

Diaper drives to kick off Oct. 21 in Kennebec, Somerset counties

Skowhegan church to take orders for baked potato bar meal Oct. 23

Cold front expected to bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Maine

Forecasters have issued flood watches and wind advisories to prepare for the first serious storm of the season, expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain and winds gusting to 35 mph.

State again issues denial of water quality certificate for Shawmut Dam in Fairfield, but invites reapplication with ‘updated’ data

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection issued a denial without prejudice for the water quality certificate, stating that the owner of Shawmut Dam, Brookfield Renewable, did not provide finalized information about fish passages at the dam.

Three Skowhegan Planning Board members removed for not meeting attendance requirement

Selectmen took action this week after learning the three members of the Planning Board had failed to meet a town requirement they attend at least 75% of board meetings.

Police: High-speed chase in Skowhegan ends in crash, driver at Portland hospital

The crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Malbons Mills Road after the driver of a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse eluded police at a high rate of speed, authorities said.

Skowhegan, Western Maine parishes to help children in need