Skowhegan man held on charges he sexually abused teenage minors

Following a Skowhegan Police Department investigation, Douglas Perkins, 31, was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor.

Central Maine arrest log: June 21-28, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 21-28, 2024.

Reporting Aside: The importance of a road in keeping us together

A December storm washed out a road in rural central Maine, making it impassable for months. When it reopened this week, residents got together for a celebration, Amy Calder writes.

Carlie Jarvais, Skowhegan Area High School

Skowhegan-area voters accept proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The spending plan for 2024-25 next goes to a June 11 district budget validation referendum for final approval.

Skowhegan-area voters to weigh in on proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The overall increase on property taxes in the proposed budget is about 3.95%, but the impact on each of the district’s six towns varies because of changes in state property valuation.

Free spirits take trip to Mercer for inaugural Hippie Flea Market

Tie-dye clad hippies poured into Mercer by the hundreds to take part in the cash-optional event that featured bartering, blacksmithing and live music.

Fire causes extensive damage to Mercer home

Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly, but the home was still left in unlivable condition, the local fire chief said.

SAD 54 board of directors approves $48.89 million budget for Skowhegan-area schools

Spending funded by local property taxes is expected to increase 3.95%, though the expected impact of the increase on the district’s six towns varies widely.

Driver facing criminal charge after crash with horse and buggy in Norridgewock

The horse and the operator of the carriage were both injured in the crash, which happened when Brittany Guerette, 34, attempted to pass them in her vehicle.