The Kennebec Coalition and the Conservation Law Foundation say Brookfield Renewable Partners must do more to project the endangered Atlantic salmon at four Brookfield dams from Waterville to Skowhegan.
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New downtown center part of a flurry of Skowhegan projects in the works
Town Manager Christine Almand says there are now “more major development projects occurring simultaneously than I have ever seen in Skowhegan.”
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Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill
The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.
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Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management
Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a “fairer” contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.
Posted inLocal & State
Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations
The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
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Sappi union workers rally amid contract negotiations with company
Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.
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Skowhegan town manager criticizes selectman’s behavior during meeting as ‘unacceptable’
Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.
Posted inLocal & State
Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
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Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Skiers to pair with horses in Topsham’s newest high-octane sport
Skijoring, a winter mashup of waterskiing and horse racing, will make it’s debut in Topsham Feb. 12.