Nathan Phillips, a professor at Boston University, told an audience at a two-day conference in Skowhegan this week that rising sea levels and temperature extremes in the South will displace millions and force migration inland and to the North.
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New Balance pledges $250,000 for early learning center for children in Skowhegan
The contribution was announced Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a $65 million expansion of New Balance’s Skowhegan manufacturing facility.
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With another infusion of money, construction of the long-anticipated Skowhegan River Park inches closer
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan recently received a $25,000 state grant and organizers say work could begin next summer on installing an adjustable whitewater wave for paddling and river surfing.
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Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
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Weekend storm brings power outages and flooding to central Maine
Across central Maine, where rainfall totals reached 5 inches in some areas from the strong weekend storm, high water levels in the Kennebec River watershed brought flood warnings and washed out roads, along with downed trees and power outages.
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Former Athens fire chief sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child
Sean Boyd, 46, of Athens, was sentenced Wednesday in Skowhegan following testimony by his victim who said, “He left me silently suffering and with a huge burden to carry.”
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Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
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Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing
Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
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Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media
Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.