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Published
December 28, 2020

Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill

The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Published
December 26, 2020

Central Maine restaurants experienced a Christmas Day like no other

Most local restaurants said business was slower than past years.
Published
November 28, 2020

Dam construction project deemed cause of contamination issue in Skowhegan

Officials at Maine Water Co. believe they have pinpointed what caused the "do not drink" order in Skowhegan earlier this month.
Published
November 23, 2020

Former Skowhegan fire chief dies after hospitalization for COVID-19

Tom Keene had served as the Skowhegan Fire Chief from 1992 to 2001 and again from 2008 to 2014.
Published
November 17, 2020

‘Do Not Drink’ order lifted in Skowhegan after investigation

The water has been deemed safe for all uses after a series of tests found the water meets state safety standards.
Published
November 16, 2020

‘Do Not Drink’ order remains in force in Skowhegan

The president of Maine Water Co. says a final test result is needed before the order can be lifted.
Published
November 15, 2020

Skowhegan Area Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19

In a letter sent Saturday to those affiliated with Maine School Administrative District 54, Superintendent Jon Moody wrote the student's positive test resulted from exposure outside of school.
Published
November 15, 2020

Testing reveals no contaminants in Skowhegan drinking water

'Do Not Drink' order remains in force, but could be lifted by Monday evening, according to Maine Water Co.
Published
November 12, 2020

Bottled water available in Skowhegan after state issues do-not-drink order for water supply

About 6,000 Skowhegan residents have been affected, according to a news release from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, and bottled water will be distributed throughout the weekend.
Published
November 12, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?

Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.