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In the News (Sat 14 Nov 09)

  
  Welcome to the Official Website of Skowhegan, Maine - A Place to Watch!
Skowhegan is also nationally known as the home of Senator Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman U.S. Senator.
The Margaret Chase Smith Library houses the Senator’s memorabilia and serves as a museum and educational center on her life and career.
The Town of Skowhegan is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the positions listed below.
www.skowhegan.org   (684 words)

  
  SKOWHEGAN - LoveToKnow Article on SKOWHEGAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Skowhegan wa~ settled as a part of Canaan about 1770.
In x82,~ a second township was erected out of what then remained; this was called Milburn at first, but in 1836 the former Indian name, Skowhegan, said to mean spearirig or watching place, -was adopted.
Blomfield was annexed to Skowhegan in i86.i~ The village of Skowhegan.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SK/SKOWHEGAN.htm   (172 words)

  
 Skowhegan's Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Skowhegan is not equipped to handle plastics or other materials that require exact temperature and humidity control.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Admission to Skowhegan, the awarding of general financial assistance and the pursuit of all Skowhegan activities are implemented without preference to racial or ethnic origins, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability or age.
The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine.
www.skowheganart.org /program.html   (1399 words)

  
 Skowhegan News
Senator Margaret Chase Smith (1989), Minna Pachowsky of Waterville (1996), Shirley Bastien of Skowhegan (1998), John Willey of Belgrade (1999), Kenneth and Shirley Eskelund of Winslow (2000) and Bert and Coral Clifford of Unity (2001).
The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture is nestled in 337-acres of pine forest and fields, hugging the shore of Wesserunsett Lake.
Keenan, meanwhile, is due back at her job as a veterinarian in Skowhegan in early October, and faces the prospect of returning to the country without her baby's father.
www.topix.net /city/skowhegan-me   (1353 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / Skowhegan's empire falls
SKOWHEGAN, Maine -- The Empire Grill sits hard by the mist from the Kennebec River falls, near the Empire Press, and just up the street from the Empire Riverside Restaurant.
The bad news: Skowhegan was chosen partly because it resembles the fictional Empire Falls, a blue-collar Maine community whose down-at-the-heels present is a bleak reminder of the good days from long ago, and good jobs gone far away.
But Dickey and her neighbors threw themselves into the project with an infectious enthusiasm that impressed the HBO film crew, many of whom had never been to small-town Maine, said producer Bill Teitler.
www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2003/11/30/skowhegans_empire_falls   (1080 words)

  
 Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce - The Skowhegan Indian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The beautiful Kennebec River Falls, in the heart of Skowhegan, served as an ideal spot for the Indians to watch and catch the salmon and trout that abounded in these waters.
The Skowhegan Indian is made of white pine, donated by William Philbrick of Skowhegan.
Langlais, who died in 1977, was an alumnus of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, the Brooklyn Museum Art School, the Corcoran School of Art, the Grand Chaumiere in Paris, France, and the Kunstakademie in Oslo, Norway.
www.skowheganchamber.com /indian.htm   (383 words)

  
 Skowhegan: Town list, Maine Antique Dealer Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Skowhegan is located at the cross roads of Rte 201 and Rte 2.
From Skowhegan you can go north on 201, to Quebec City or Montreal Canada ans stop in The Forks to go white water rafting on the Kennebec and Carrabasset River.
From Skowhegan you are only a short distance from some of the finest skiing, camping, rafting, snowmobiling, and sight seeing in the northeast, as well as some of the finest foliage in the fall that you can find anywhere.
www.metiques.com /towns/skowhega.html   (434 words)

  
 Skowhegan ousted
Skowhegan controlled the ball for more than twice as long as Bangor.
Skowhegan took the opening kickoff and went 73 yards in 12 plays and took a 6-0 lead on Josh Whiting's 10-yard touchdown run.
Skowhegan utilized Chambers heavily throughout the game, and the junior gave his team a 14-7 halftime lead on a 1-yard dive into the end zone with a 1:01 to play in the first half.
morningsentinel.mainetoday.com /sports/stories/1143903.shtml   (786 words)

  
 Skowhegan edges rival Gardiner
SKOWHEGAN — After Michelle Farley saved the game, it was up to fellow senior Jessie Corson to stare down the victory.
Jess Dorman, Skowhegan's leading scorer, had a certain goal stopped short of the cage when it bounced off the shin of a Gardiner defender.
Skowhegan's defense rotated back and kept the Tigers from getting off a shot.
www.centralmaine.com /sports/HS_Field_Hockey/030928gardiner.shtml   (694 words)

  
 Maine Dirtbikes - Skowhegan Motocross and Dirtbike Pictures!
It was really cool that Mike Treadwell #9 made it to Skowhegan.
There are only 4 races left in the Skowhegan-Hemonds Series and if you did not know, you need at least 12 races to qualify for the series.
Skowhegan got a good turnout, about 250 riders.
www.mainedirtbikes.com /skowhegan/2003/skow_2003_races.asp   (446 words)

  
 SKOWHEGAN - Online Information article about SKOWHEGAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In 1823 a second township was erected out of what then remained; this was called Milburn at first, but in 1836 the former See also:
Indian name, Skowhegan, said to mean " spearing " or " watching See also:
Bloomfield was annexed to Skowhegan in 1861: The village of Skowhegan was incorporated about 1856.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SIV_SOU/SKOWHEGAN.html   (235 words)

  
 Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to discover and enjoy the delights of central Maine.
The Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of our community, actively supporting the commercial, industrial and civic interest of the Town of Skowhegan and the surrounding communities.
The Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce shall promote the business, commercial, manufacturing, and civic interests of the greater Skowhegan Area, striving to make it a prosperous place in which to live.
rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Skowhegan&bdcr=1&bdcu=http://www.skowheganchamber.com/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-BB71B4BF-BDAE-48B4-983F-89CFC5559882-ym   (406 words)

  
 SKOWHEGAN, MAINE, Somerset County, 04976: Our Maine Towns & Cities: Schools, Homes, government, Census Demographics, ...
According to the U.S. 2000 Census, SKOWHEGAN contained 3725 households which contributed a total labor force of 4211 with an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
There were 2052 women respresented in the labor force accounting for 48.4% of the total workforce.
The median income per household in Skowhegan was $ 28,390.
www.bangornews.com /towns/town.cfm?id=Skowhegan   (259 words)

  
 Maine Judicial Branch: District Court - Skowhegan
Parking for the District Court is on Court Street: Take the first turn directly after the District Court building, go past the District Court building and one house - you will see the parking lot.
At the first traffic light in Skowhegan, take a right and follow Route 2 East and cross the two bridges into downtown.
Parking for the District Court is on Court Street: Take the first right (which is directly after the District Court building) go past the District Court building and one house - you will see the parking lot.
www.courts.state.me.us /mainecourts/district/district_skowhegan.html   (266 words)

  
 MSAD #54 Skowhegan Area Middle School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Skowhegan High School and Middle School Jazz Jam Concert on Tuesday, May 29th at Lakewood Theatre.
Buffet at the Lakewood Inn @ 6pm - Concert @ 7pm.
Sign-up at the Skowhegan Rec Center by June 15th.
www.msad54.org /sams   (103 words)

  
 Maine Judicial Branch: Superior Court - Skowhegan
From Route 201 from the Fairfield area into Skowhegan, turn right at the first traffic light, continuing on Route 201 across the Kennebec River around the rotary turning right towards Bingham on Route 201.
Traveling south on Route 201 from the Bingham area, turn left at the 4th traffic light as you enter Skowhegan.
Traveling west on Route 2 from Newport, turn right on North Avenue (North Avenue is between Dunkin Donuts and the Skowhegan Post Office).
www.courts.state.me.us /mainecourts/superior/superior_skowhegan.html   (259 words)

  
 Coburn Park - Within Walking Distance From Downtown Skowhegan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In 1885, by his will, Abner Coburn, a Skowhegan native, gave to the Town his share of the land for a community park.
The concerts are being sponsored by donations from the Coburn Park Commission, Town of Skowhegan McLellan Fund, the Kyes Agency, the Belmont Motel and the Town of Skowhegan Employees - Please contact us if you would like to help sponsor these concerts - dbarter@mainelegal.net.
There is an application to be filled out and payment of $50 fee for the use of the gazebo and/or band shell.
skowhegan.com /coburnpark   (367 words)

  
 Skowhegan Fleuriste & Formal Wear [Home Page]
Skowhegan Fleuriste is a full service florist catering to all occasions.
In our store you will find beautiful fresh flowers, silk arrangements, dried flowers and household plants.
Proud member of DowntownME.com, a Maine business search engine.
www.skowheganfleuriste.com   (153 words)

  
 SKOWHEGAN CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT
Skowhegan Citizens is currently involved in correcting the safety issues in the Gem Street neighborhood area with the help of the NTSA,MAINE DOT,SKOWHEGAN OFFICIALS
Fireworks at a popular Maine radio station with talk show hosts personalities clashing with each other, walking off the studio..
SPECIAL MAINE STATE NEWS EXCLUSIVELY REPORTED FROM SKOWHEGAN CITIZENS': THE SUMMER OF 2005 WAS THE SUMMER A WAVE OF HOME INVASIONS SWEPT THOUGH THE STATE OF MAINE.
www.geocities.com /skowheganresidentsfirst   (1194 words)

  
 Skowhegan police investigate burglary string   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
SKOWHEGAN -- Police continue to investigate a series of week-old burglaries, several of which occurred while homeowners slept.
GOP's Woodcock to meet public at candidate forum in Reafield
Patrolman Michael Ross said he has several leads on the burglaries, seven of which occurred sometime between 2:30 a.m.
morningsentinel.mainetoday.com /news/local/1388567.shtml   (481 words)

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