Skowhegan maine

Published
May 2, 2023

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.
Published
May 1, 2023

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.
Published
April 26, 2023

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."
Published
April 25, 2023

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.
Published
April 5, 2023

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.

Published
March 31, 2023

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.
Published
March 30, 2023

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.
Published
March 29, 2023

Madison man charged in automobile crash that killed his son, injured other family members

Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.
Published
March 20, 2023

Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future

Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
Published
March 12, 2023

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer

The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.