The cobbling tradition is being carried on by a half-dozen people in Maine, but most of them plan to retire or cut back their hours in the next few years.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine river flooding risk lower than normal, but ice jam risk higher
U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers not currently expected to be called to break ice on the Kennebec River this spring.
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Posted inCommunity
Farifield community college to host career fair
This year’s fair will also include transfer information.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Illegal grow houses have been entering Maine’s medical weed market for years, even after being busted by police
Four years ago, state officials first investigated a ‘prohibited collective’ of medical caregivers and illegal grow houses identical to the ones later raided by police. Now, 1 in 10 Maine caregivers exhibits the hallmarks of those same operations.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Marty Thorne: Many reasons to fear deportation to Venezuela
I write regarding the article “Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation” (Feb. 23). Nicolás Maduro became president of Venezuela with 51% of the vote. The election was contested as fraud, but the Supreme Court of Venezuela ruled it legitimate. The result was challenged by Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France and the U.S., who deemed […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Friday’s Augusta basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from opening day of the girls basketball tourney at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Friday: Lewiston girls basketball ousted by Cheverus
The reigning Class AA champions build a big early lead en route to a Class AA North quarterfinal victory.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Rangeley, Skowhegan schools win top honors in WinterKids 2025
More than 10,000 students and teachers across Maine participated.
Posted inNews
Snow lovers welcome the return of an old-fashioned Maine winter
A recent stretch of cold weather, coupled with multiple measurable snow events, has residents and visitors glimpsing something that has become increasingly rare.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.