Skowhegan River Fest kicks off weeklong celebration Sunday

Events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with a fly fishing clinic at Lake George Regional Park East.

Solar panel field planned for former Skowhegan landfill site

A public hearing for three items, including a solar ordinance and proposed solar project, will be held Aug. 10 at the regular Board of Selectmen meeting in Skowhegan.

Skowhegan History House to host talk by educator

Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books

The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.

Nomination papers available for vacancy on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen

Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk's office and will be available until the end of the month.

Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty

Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.

Photos: Weekend scenes from the Maine International Film Festival

The festival, which runs through Saturday, enters its final days this week with shows at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and the Waterville Opera House.

‘The Catch’ a spin on a 2009 crime off the Maine coast

Matthew Ya-Hsuing Balzer said that inspiration for his film, which is showing during the Maine International Film Festival, comes from a 2009 shooting on Matinicus Isle.

Film explores Skowhegan’s mascot debate, including tension, national context

‘Fighting Indians’ is scheduled to premiere this weekend at the Waterville-based Maine International Film Festival.

Driver’s unfamiliarity with road factor in multi-vehicle crash in Skowhegan, police say

Police said 2 people were sent to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening after two vehicles collided.