The effects won’t reach the state for over a month, one expert said. But there could be delays in restocking various goods, and consumers may see prices go up.
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High schoolers pull all-nighter for robotics, cybersecurity, video game competition
About 90 high schoolers from across the state competed in the annual Thomas Cup on Friday, an event where students stay up all night to compete in a unique array of challenges ranging from crime scene analysis to a League of Legends tournament.
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Skowhegan Indian sculpture could be removed if chamber of commerce cannot find new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, which owns the 62-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American fisherman, has offered the artwork to the town of Skowhegan, before seeking other potential owners.
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Congressional funding to help Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in funding secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King to support the services it offers at 5 community clinics.
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FEMA centers wrapping up Maine operations as deadline looms to apply for storm disaster recovery
The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.
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Construction of Skowhegan whitewater River Park delayed until 2025
Park organizers were planning to begin construction this year, but a delay in the availability of one of the project’s contractors has pushed back the original timeline.
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Theft charges against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent dismissed ahead of trial, as prosecutors bring new charge
Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Michael Corson, 54, of Madison, as Corson’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning but also filed a complaint for a new charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy.
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Skowhegan graduate and USM wrestler Jake Craig eager to compete at nationals
Craig, who wrestles in the 125-pound division, is back at the Division III championships for a second straight season.
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Skowhegan Indian sculpture in need of another round of repairs after recent damage
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, which owns the sculpture, asked the town to cordon off the area around the 62-foot-tall statue as a safety precaution after recent strong winds damaged it last week.
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Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture names new co-director
Ruth Estévez, an artist with years of experience organizing exhibitions and programs in multiple countries, will take over as one of the Madison-based school’s leaders next week.