About 40 firefighters from several towns responded to a fire at 15 Cedar Ridge Drive, only a couple of hundred feet from Cedar Ridge Center, a nursing and rehabilitation facility.
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Skowhegan selectman under investigation by town following conduct complaints
Selectmen Harold Bigelow says the town probe is an attempt to stop him from being outspoken on issues.
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Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in Maine in the new year
The state’s investigation into contamination caused by the chemicals has grown exponentially since tainted milk was discovered at a Fairfield dairy farm in 2020.
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Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
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Former Skowhegan selectwoman, Morning Sentinel reporter found dead in single-vehicle rollover, police say
Darla Pickett died Tuesday after emergency crews responded to a report of a wreck on Cowette Street in Skowhegan. She was 76.
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Anson woman convicted for role in drive-by shootings in Waterville area says man drugged her
Michelle N. Luce said she was forced to take drugs and confess to police she was the driver, by Dana S. Dasilva, who has already been sentenced in connection with the shootings.
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Supply chain no big deal on Small Business Saturday
Central Maine shop owners say more people seem to be shopping locally.
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Skowhegan man, 69, injured after accidentally firing handgun while driving
Police said a preliminary investigation determined Russell Madore of Skowhegan was traveling south on Madison Avenue when his gun discharged.
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Maine teachers experiencing ‘a school year like never before’
As teachers and staff in central Maine struggle to resume classroom teaching, one expert says it might be time to reassess how teachers and staff are supported.
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Skowhegan project seen as part of broad push for more affordable housing in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills was in Skowhegan on Tuesday to tout a redevelopment that will become the Mary Street Apartments and offer 40 affordable units.