Jeff Powers, co-founder of popular Bigelow Brewing Co. in Skowhegan, dies at 61

Powers, who died suddenly Tuesday, was joined by his wife, Pam, in building Bigelow Brewing Co. into one of the leading craft breweries in Maine.

Skowhegan History House to host meet-and-greet Sept. 27

Larry and Debbie Onie, collectors of Wabanaki Fancy Baskets, will be at the event.

Thanks to Skowhegan-area students, families are hot on the trail for a good story

With an assist by the New Balance Foundation, a group of students are working with others to create a third StoryWalk trail after previously establishing ones in Madison and along Lake George in Canaan.

A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages

There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.

Central Maine likely to experience flash floods, power outages from Hurricane Lee

Four and a half months after heavy rain and flooding damaged infrastructure throughout central Maine, emergency managers are urging communities to prepare for wind and rain.

Skowhegan facility honors oldest resident with Redington Cane

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston

Canaan man convicted in woman’s death and seen as suspect in second woman’s death dies in prison

Shannon Atwood, 53, who died Thursday, was sentenced in 2009 in the death of Cheryl Murdoch and had been seen as a suspect in the death of his wife, Shirley Moon-Atwood, whose body has never been found.

Frequently flooded Skowhegan walkway set to be rebuilt after board approves plan

The town Planning Board this week approved a flood hazard development application submitted by New Balance.

Hot twist to a cool, wet summer brings blast of heat and advisories to central Maine

Augusta set high-temperature records twice this week. Several schools closed early due to a lack of air conditioning.