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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Skowhegan officials look to transform downtown lot in effort to boost interest in riverfront project
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan plans to develop a portion of a parking lot as green space for people to congregate along the banks of the Kennebec River near where the Skowhegan River Park is to be developed.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Somerset SnowFest returns for week of outdoor fun
Annual celebration kicks off Saturday with the children's box sled derby at Lake George Regional Park West.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2021
SKOW-Whoville brings holiday festivity after a pandemic hiatus last year
SKOW-Whoville offered a variety of events, from a holiday parade Friday to "A Search for the Grinch's Heart" scavenger hunt Saturday.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
Skowhegan kicks off holiday season with #ShopSmall Week starting Saturday
#ShopSmall Week will run through Dec. 4 and coincide with the launch of SKOW-Whoville.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2021
Fun, mac ‘n’ cheese cited as key factors by winners of Skowhegan bed races at Moonlight Madness
The popular annual event went on in rain-soaked downtown Skowhegan as part of the River Fest celebration.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Skowhegan whitewater recreation park plan draws concerns as town seeks property easements
As the town seeks to build a whitewater park in the Kennebec River that will be the centerpiece of an "outdoor recreation Mecca," some residents express enthusiasm, while others voice concerns about noise, traffic, and other environmental factors.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2021
Skowhegan River Fest kicks off weeklong celebration Sunday
Events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with a fly fishing clinic at Lake George Regional Park East.
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PublishedJune 27, 2021
Skowhegan Main Street businesses, charter school decorate birdhouses to nest around downtown
Efforts to raise money for Main Street Skowhegan began as painting birdhouses, but the program grew and became meaningful, producing pride in Skowhegan.
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PublishedApril 23, 2021
Mother-daughter duo to open wine bar in downtown Skowhegan featuring local selections
The business partners plan to open by the end of June, joining several other new businesses that have either opened their doors recently or expect to in the near future.
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