The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
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Skowhegan man convicted of Madison robbery to be resentenced
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court threw out Raymond Ellis Jr.’s 20-year prison sentence on the grounds that a judge considered his supposed failure to take responsibility an aggravating factor.
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Rumford, Skowhegan mills cited as top industrial polluters, but tire burning goes on with state’s OK
ND Paper’s mill in Rumford and Sappi’s Somerset mill in Skowhegan are two of the nation’s top industrial air polluters, a new report says.
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Skowhegan fire chief retiring after 3 decades of fire service
Ronnie Rodriguez, hired in Skowhegan in December 2022, announced his plans to retire this week saying the best part about working in Skowhegan has been his staff of firefighters.
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Norridgewock man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Jody Davis, 51, suffered serious head injuries when his motorcycle went off Walker Road on Wednesday night, police said.
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Madison’s TimberHP emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with eye on ‘sustainable’ future
The wood fiber insulation manufacturer that brought Madison’s former paper mill back to life had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 30-July 7, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan area on this date for the week of June 30-July 7, 2025.
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Skowhegan paper mill among dirtiest in the country, new study finds
As other mills move away from burning tires as fuel, Maine plants have increased the practice, according to the Environmental Integrity Project, which also says emissions are being underreported. The plants dispute that.
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In Maine high school baseball and softball, navigating short season takes mental approach
With 16 games to play in a short span of time, a short stretch of struggles can tank a team or player’s season.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 23-30, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan area on this date for the week of June 23-30, 2025.