skowhegan maine

Published
November 10, 2022

Sappi announces plan to invest $418 million in Skowhegan mill

The announcement Thursday comes as Sappi says it is looking to transition its portfolio to packaging and specialty papers, pulp and biomaterials.
Published
November 5, 2022

A moribund old mill to get a $15 million facelift, and brewery, adding another spark to Skowhegan

The 80,000-square-foot former Solon Manufacturing mill on the island downtown is undergoing a two-year remodel that will have Bigelow Brewing Co. anchor the ground floor, with apartments and a hotel filling out the space.
Published
October 23, 2022

Baking star with Maine roots brings bread-making home in ‘Flour Power’

Naples native Tara Jensen, whose career was inspired by bakers in Bar Harbor, now has her own following.
Published
October 5, 2022

Brickyard Hollow Brewing to open sixth location in Skowhegan

The Yarmouth-based business plans to move into the former Whit's End Grill and Bar on Madison Avenue and open sometime in December.
Published
September 28, 2022

Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family

As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
Published
September 5, 2022

2022 season might be the last for Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre

Owner Don Brown says lack of attendance and revenue are reasons for the possible closing, but he has a few ideas left to try to save it.
Published
August 29, 2022

Former director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce charged with theft, forgery

Jason Gayne pleaded not guilty Monday to several charges that accuse him of taking nearly $200,000 from the chamber and another organization he led, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County.
Published
August 18, 2022

Photos: Demolition derby at Skowhegan State Fair

The demolition derby held each year at the popular Skowhegan fair drew a packed house Monday as drivers competed in several different heats. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Published
August 17, 2022

Skowhegan police charge man over allegation he took lewd photo of young woman in public

Eric Dore, 43, who has been a co-owner of the Old Mill Pub in Skowhegan, was charged Tuesday with a Class D misdemeanor charge of violation of privacy.
Published
August 16, 2022

Co-owner of Skowhegan restaurant resigns after video airs of inappropriate recording being taken of woman

A video that's gotten more than 93,000 views appears to show a man in Skowhegan walking behind the young woman and positioning his cellphone below her skirt as she's filling out paperwork.