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Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan

by Doug Harlow January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The tourism grant will be used to grow the event from an afternoon of cheese tasting to a full day festival featuring the food and beverages of the region.

Penobscot ambassador has sponsor for bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine

by Doug Harlow January 15, 2019January 16, 2019

Maulian Dana said this week that Rep. Benjamin T. Collings, of Portland, is sponsoring a yet-to-be developed bill that targets the use of mascots, such as the “Indians” nickname and logo used by Skowhegan school sports teams.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: On mascot issue, Skowhegan should find its way forward as a community

by The Editorial Board January 13, 2019January 12, 2019

A new high school nickname could honor history without insulting those who made it.

Local & State, Schools and Education

200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan

by Doug Harlow January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

The majority of speakers Tuesday spoke in favor of dropping the name, while others insist the town should keep the name as an homage to the area’s history.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Waterville man wanted in stabbing arrested in Rhode Island

by Doug Harlow January 7, 2019January 8, 2019

Extradition of Christopher Monroe sought on a charge of aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing in Skowhegan.

Local & State

Elvis show, which honored slain Maine police officer bandmate, might not be the last, after all

by Doug Harlow January 7, 2019January 8, 2019

Tom Cole channeled Elvis for what may have been the last time Saturday with the guitar of his brother Cpl. Eugene Cole in his place on the bandstand.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

After Gov. Mills weighs in, forum will gather views on use of ‘Indians’ nickname

by Doug Harlow January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

Neither side is budging as the school board hears more debate in Skowhegan.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Skowhegan police search for suspect in New Year’s Day stabbing

by Doug Harlow January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

A Norridgewock man underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed numerous times in the chest and neck. Suspect Christopher Monroe is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.