Skowhegan boy, 9, recognized for alerting tenants of Madison apartment building to fire

A ceremony was held Wednesday to honor Devin Dumais for notifying the residents about the June fire, allowing them to evacuate before firefighters arrived.

One injured when SUV strikes utility pole in Skowhegan, knocking out power to CMP customers

Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said it wasn't clear what led the driver of the SUV to veer off Madison Avenue on Wednesday morning.

Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September

Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival draws hundreds of beer drinkers to new location

The event marked the 'unofficial close of summer' and featured hundreds of Maine-brewed beers, wines, ciders and more.

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival to have more river views on tap Sept. 2

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in September

Fire just after midnight destroys Skowhegan mobile home

An electrical problem is the likely cause of the fire that began at about 12:15 a.m. Monday on East River Road, according to fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.

As students head back to school, some districts struggle to find the staffing to serve them

The problem is particularly severe in Skowhegan-based Maine School Administrative District 54, which still needs more than 20 educational technicians as the 2023-24 school year launches.

As renovation costs climb, Skowhegan warily eyes future of its opera house

Town officials met this week to consider the next chapter of the 104-year-old venue and considered the possibility of separating the venue from the municipal building, as Waterville did, to broaden funding opportunities.