The hospital’s director of pharmacy said that offering clinics at the fair has been something that officials considered, but the lack of manpower made scheduling difficult, until the EMS Department offered to assist.
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Our View: Lack of vaccination clinic at Skowhegan fair a lost opportunity
The largest annual event in Maine’s least-vaccinated county could have reached a lot of people who needed shots.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
Posted inLocal & State
‘The Catch’ a spin on a 2009 crime off the Maine coast
Matthew Ya-Hsuing Balzer said that inspiration for his film, which is showing during the Maine International Film Festival, comes from a 2009 shooting on Matinicus Isle.
Posted inLocal & State
Film explores Skowhegan’s mascot debate, including tension, national context
‘Fighting Indians’ is scheduled to premiere this weekend at the Waterville-based Maine International Film Festival.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Movies with Maine connections focus of 2021 Maine International Film Festival in Waterville
About 50 films to be shown during annual 10-day festival, with focus on those made, produced or set in Maine.
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Skowhegan business owner reopens doors after fears for safety following threatening messages
Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine on pace this year to break record for Silver Alerts for missing adults
Officials believe factors leading to more Silver Alerts include the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, people getting out more and increased awareness of the program.
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Skowhegan business owner fears for safety after threatening messages over Pride flag incident
After receiving publicity about her Progress Pride flag being vandalized and community response in the wake of the incident, Jessica Stetson received a threatening phone message Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Pride flag vandalism sparks Skowhegan community to rally in support of LGBTQ
Within hours of posting about the incident, in which a Pride flag in front of a local business was removed with the flag pole and destroyed, community members and businesses stepped up to show their solidarity.