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Published
January 18, 2019

Athens man charged after investigation into Skowhegan drug overdose death

Matthew Vigue was charged with two counts of aggravated drug trafficking after the July 2018 death of Jordon Holmes, police said.
Published
January 17, 2019

Norridgewock bank robber to serve three years in prison

DNA taken from discarded clothing outside the bank after the robbery led investigators to Dustin L. Everett, of Skowhegan, who eventually confessed to the crime.
Published
January 16, 2019

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

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.
Published
January 15, 2019

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

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.
Published
January 13, 2019

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

A new high school nickname could honor history without insulting those who made it.
Published
January 8, 2019

200 people attend forum about ‘Indians’ mascot in Skowhegan

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.
Published
January 7, 2019

Waterville man wanted in stabbing arrested in Rhode Island

Extradition of Christopher Monroe sought on a charge of aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing in Skowhegan.
Published
January 7, 2019

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

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.
Published
January 6, 2019

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

Neither side is budging as the school board hears more debate in Skowhegan.
Published
January 3, 2019

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

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.