Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre to return for another summer as owner works to secure buyer

The landmark theater is one of about 300 drive-ins still operating across the country, and owner Don Brown says he is trying to find new revenue streams to keep it operational.

Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get 'back to business' with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.

No injuries reported after Skowhegan home heavily damaged by fire

The accidental fire on Tuesday, which officials said was caused by electrical malfunctioning, occurred on Butler Street, just east of Redington-Fairview General Hospital.

Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11

Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.

Person injured in fall at Sappi paper mill in Skowhegan

One person was injured when falling 10 feet through a covering at Sappi Fine Paper's Somerset Mill, officials said.

Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility

Gifford's Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March

Skowhegan man killed in head-on collision in Guilford

Michael Steward, 64, died Tuesday when his pickup truck crossed the center line and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer, according to the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office.

Skowhegan man working for contractor dies at Sappi paper mill

George Cutten, 64, died suddenly last week while performing work at Sappi in Skowhegan for a Hermon construction company.

Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan

The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford's Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.