Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine

The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.

WesArts Kennebec on Fire project is opening a request for proposals

Skowhegan Outdoors to offer activities Dec. 19-30

Activities include winter survival clinic, pine needle tea clinic, ugly sweater stroll and more.

Sweet Dreams Project gives Christmas gifts to 500 children in central Maine

The project is led by Debora Tanner, a teacher at Skowhegan Area Middle School, who has worked to make sure children will not go without gifts.

The Ice Cream Shoppe in Skowhegan uses donations to provide Christmas gifts for families

The owners and employees continue their holiday tradition of raising money through customer donations to provide for families in need.

Maine Environmental Education Association distributes $100K to schools statewide

Teachers at Hall-Dale Elementary, Messalonskee High, Madison Elementary, Messalonskee Middle, Monmouth Memorial, Skowhegan Area High, Windsor Elementary schools, and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences won grants.

JingleFest to be held Saturday in Skowhegan

Bring a donation for the Towriffic Toy Drive hosted by Skowhegan Chamber and United Way of Mid-Maine to host.

River Roads Artisans Gallery to hold December events

Events include visiting guest artist, Wrap It Up Day set for Dec. 12, and ongoing Somerset Humane Society fundraiser.

Main Street Skowhegan offering alternative events after canceling annual Holiday Stroll amid pandemic

In lieu of the holiday stroll, Skowhegan Outdoors has planned several safe, outdoor, holiday-themed events throughout the month of December.

Skowhegan-based school board looks at winter sports plan

The Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors discussed updates to the reopening plan and explored the winter activities recommendation, should Somerset County's designation change from 'yellow' to 'green'.