Skowhegan in the News

July 20, 2020

Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses

CentralMaine.com

May 8, 2020

COVID recovery grants available for Skowhegan businesses

CentralMaine.com

April 28, 2020

Maine Grain Alliance launches emergency relief fund

Mainebiz

April 7, 2020

Main Street Skowhegan wins support from National Main Street Center

CentralMaine.com

April 2, 2020

Three Maine towns selected for Community Entrepreneurship Program

Bangor Daily News

March 9, 2020

Skowhegan High course is student's entrepreneurial springboard to own business

CentralMaine.com

March 1, 2020

Somerset SnowFest Triathlon offers brisk competition

CentralMaine.com

February 28, 2020

Skowhegan Savings grant will boost Main Street Skowhegan's economic development work

Mainebiz

February 26, 2020

Somerset SnowFest set for Feb. 28-March 1 in Skowhegan area

CentralMaine.com

February 23, 2020

Main Street Skowhegan wins Spirit of America award

CentralMaine.com

February 20, 2020

Maine Grain Alliance funds 19 businesses, organizations across the state

Mainebiz

February 17, 2020

Bigelow Brewing receives downtown Skowhegan grant for building renovations

CentralMaine.com

February 14, 2020

Main Street Skowhegan launches tech grants for small businesses

Mainebiz

December 29, 2019

Crooked Face Creamery thrives after expanding to downtown Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

December 20, 2019

Skowhegan unions deliver over 9 tons of food to local food pantries

WABI

December 7, 2019

Skowhegan Holiday Stroll brings Whoville to its festivities this year

WABI

December 7, 2019

Skowhegan's first Grinch-themed Holiday Stroll hits the mark with attendees, who turned out in the hundreds

CentralMaine.com

November 30, 2019

Skowhegan shows strong support for Small Business Saturday

CentralMaine.com

November 16, 2019

Bigelow Brewing expanding to downtown Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

October 29, 2019

Run of River will be the first of its kind in New England

News Center Maine

October 25, 2019

Three communities get 'Main Street' loans for downtown storefront improvements

Mainebiz

October 10, 2019

Building up historic Skowhegan

Fox 22

October 6, 2019

Maine's Garlic Fest brings in over 600 people to Lake George Regional Park

WABI

September 30, 2019

2019 Next List Honorees: The head of Main Street Skowhegan has a plan and a passion

Mainebiz

August 30, 2019

Skowhegan company unveils Pats' official ice cream

Mainebiz

August 31, 2019

Fourth Annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival

WABI

August 28, 2019

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival continues to grow, boost economy

Mainebiz

August 3, 2019

Bernard Langlais Revisited

Bangor Daily News

August 1, 2019

Recreation projects aim to make Skowhegan tourist destination

FOX 22

July 26, 2019

At Skowhegan bakery conference, record numbers and rare grains set up artisan bread fair

CentralMaine.com

June 28, 2019

The Forks white water rafting company expands to Skowhegan

Mainebiz

June 14, 2019

AgriCulture latest Skowhegan event aimed at boosting business, drawing visitors

Mainebiz

June 10, 2019

Rural brewers craft a niche by tapping into a new business model

Mainebiz

June 8, 2019

Skowhegan, seat of Somerset County, features river, parks and state fair

CentralMaine.com

June 5, 2019

Kennebec Valley Tourism Council awards $1,785 to Main Street Skowhegan

Press Release

May 9, 2019

Finalists named for 20th annual Maine Family Business Awards

Mainebiz

May 9, 2019

Saturday's Skowhegan Home Show will highlight area businesses

Mainebiz

April 19, 2019

Skowhegan Savings banker honored with Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star Award

CentralMaine.com

April 17, 2019

Skowhegan Rec Director Denis LeBlanc celebrates 30 years on the job

CentralMaine.com

April 16, 2019

Skowhegan's Run of River project gets anonymous $31,000 grant

CentralMaine.com

April 15, 2019

Fairytale Forest Wedding in Maine

Wedding Boston

April 12, 2019

The Coolest Towns in the U.S.

YOUR travel insider

April 2, 2019

Skowhegan Savings Bank president and CEO to retire

Mainebiz

March 23, 2019

Folks celebrate Maine Maple Weekend in Skowhegan

WABI TV5

March 13, 2019

Skowhegan grant money will set Kennebec on 'fire'

Mainebiz

March 12, 2019

Skowhegan groups awarded $75,000 for fiery river art display

CentralMaine.com

Feb. 25, 2019

Skijor Skowhegan on Bill Green's Maine

Bill Green's Maine

Feb. 13, 2019

Skowhegan sets Guinness World Record

Portland Press Herald

Feb. 10, 2019

Skowhegan hosts the ultimate in dogs, sleds, and kids

CentralMaine.com

Feb. 9, 2019

Skowhegan area's first Somerset SnowFest raises bar for winter action

CentralMaine.com

Feb. 6, 2019

Amish-cut ice being used for Somerset SnowFest Ice Bar in Skowhegan

Portland Press Herald

Jan. 29, 2019

Grants to help Main Street Skowhegan get residents outdoors

CentralMaine.com

Jan. 28, 2019

Somerset SnowFest promises to relieve February cabin fever

CentralMaine.com

Jan. 17, 2019

Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

Jan. 1, 2019

Eaton Mountain in Skowhegan open for righteous snowtubing

CentralMaine.com

Dec. 14, 2018

Maine grown grains a staple for 40 brews sold at Skowhegan restaurant

CentralMaine.com

Dec. 13, 2018

BikeMaine six-year economic benefit tops $3 million

Mainebiz

Nov. 30, 2018

Maine Law's Rural Law Fellowship project delivers on its promise in Skowhegan

Mainebiz

Nov. 14, 2018

County, town money kicks off $4.9M Skowhegan Run of River project

Mainebiz

Nov. 14, 2018

Skowhegan chamber honors Walter Hight with 'most dignified' award

CentralMaine.com

Nov. 13, 2018

Skowhegan accepts $93,000 more for Run of River

CentralMaine.com

Oct. 11, 2018

Maine Grains CEO Amber Lambke of Skowhegan to appear on Martha Stewart TV

CentralMaine.com

Sept. 11, 2018

Art project aims to illuminate Kennebec River with fire

CentralMaine.com

Sept. 9, 2018

Skowhegan native returns home to take reins of economic development

CentralMaine.com

Sept. 3, 2018

A look back at the 200th Skowhegan State Fair

CentralMaine.com

Sept. 1, 2018

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival draws in folks from all over

WABI

Sept. 1, 2018

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival a well-oiled (and well-imbibed) machine

Portland Press Herald

Aug. 30, 2018

Community Spotlight: Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival

92 Moose

Aug. 30, 2018

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival

WABI

Aug. 29, 2018

Purveyors of potent potables showcased Saturday in Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 28, 2018

Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest, in its third year, keeps growing

Mainebiz

Aug. 9, 2018

Hight family shares 70-car collection of restored antiques

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 7, 2018

Public safety agencies mingle with public at Skowhegan’s National Night Out

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 6, 2018

Central Maine open art studio tour to show where area artists live, work

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 5, 2018

American Ninja Warrior to make appearance in Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 4, 2018

Skowhegan State Fair 'high point of every kid's summer'

CentralMaine.com

Aug. 3, 2018

Big boost for Skowhegan project

WABI

Aug. 1, 2018

New web portal touts 10 downtowns and their Maine attractions

CentralMaine.com

July 30, 2018

Wave of cash boosts Skowhegan's Run of River project

CentralMaine.com

July 18, 2018

Cannon's enthusiasm keeps Main Street Skowhegan moving

CentralMaine.com

July 2018

If you need a gorgeous hot tub–and a ruler–these are the entrepreneurs for you

Inc.com

June 21, 2018

Skowhegan Area High School Art Club creates ‘A Place to Watch’

CentralMaine.com

June 19, 2018

Skowhegan, Kingfield awarded trail grants by BikeMaine

CentralMaine.com

June 12, 2018

Movies in the Park to kick off June 26

CentralMaine.com

June 9, 2018

Skowhegan Moose Festival draws thousands to fairgrounds

WABI.tv

June 9, 2018

Thousands of hopefuls attend moose permit lottery at Skowhegan Moose Festival

WMTW.com

June 2018

Interview with Kristina Cannon and Mary Haley of Main Street Skowhegan

CWhatsOn.com

June 8, 2018

Moose Festival coming to Skowhegan

FoxBangor.com

June 7, 2018

Skowhegan Moose Festival

WABI.tv

June 4, 2018

Moose Calling to highlight Skowhegan Moose Festival

NewsCenterMaine.com

May 31, 2018

New venture fund targets startups in central, western Maine

PressHerald.com

May 31, 2018

Moose Festival set for June 8-10 in Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

May 29, 2018

Three Pint Stance - Brew Festival Season is upon us!

TheMaineEdge.com

May 23, 2018

Here, there, and everywhere

BostonGlobe.com

May 16, 2018

Key Appliance offers local service for 25 years

CentralMaine.com

May 16, 2018

Oak Pond Brewing Company still going strong, and adding flavor

CentralMaine.com

May 16, 2018

Maja's, where peace never goes out of style

CentralMaine.com

May 16, 2018

New team in place at Lake George Regional Park, straddling Canaan and Skowhegan

CentralMaine.com

May 16, 2018

Interview with Singer-songwriter, Phil Vassar

CWhatsOn.com

April 30, 2018

Towns find ways big and small to get people and retailers back downtown

Mainebiz

April 26, 2018

Local businesses donate goods to officers involved in manhunt

WGME

April 26, 2018

There’s always something new at Maine Wood Heat Co. Inc.

CentralMaine.com

April 24, 2018

Skowhegan selectmen greenlight purchase of public safety building site

CentralMaine.com

April 24, 2018

Damon brothers give family credit after winning chamber’s Business Person of the Year Award

CentralMaine.com

April 17, 2018

Skowhegan selectmen dedicate 2017 annual report to Kirby Hight

CentralMaine.com

April 16, 2018

Old Mill Pub owners install stained glass window bearing new family name

CentralMaine.com

April 13, 2018

MBHS junior wins Junior Entrepreneur Challenge

DailyBullDog.com

March 20, 2018

Sap’s on the run! Maine sugar houses open doors for Maine Maple Sunday

CentralMaine.com

March 18, 2018

Maine Grain Alliance has ‘changed the face of bread and baking’

Portland Press Herald

March 11, 2018

Skowhegan’s Kennebec Valley Inn slated for demolition

CentralMaine.com

Feb. 14, 2018

Main Street Skowhegan receives $7,000 grant

Turner Publishing

Feb. 14, 2018

Skowhegan radio station calls former jail home

WABI TV 5

Feb. 14, 2018

Somerset County plan seeks to create destination economy

CentralMaine.com

Feb. 12, 2018

Main Street Skowhegan rides wave of success into new offices

CentralMaine.com

Jan. 22, 2018

Five Maine hospitals get top ratings for quality, safety

CentralMaine.com

Jan. 19, 2018

Renovation begins for historic Skowhegan building

WABI TV 5

Jan. 17, 2018

Skowhegan library children's section awarded grant

The Town Line

Jan. 17, 2018

Maine Office of Tourism grants boost creative tourism approaches

Mainebiz

Jan. 15, 2018

Skowhegan to resurrect awarding of Boston Post Cane

Morning Sentinel

Jan. 11, 2018

Skowhegan to host 2018 Maine Moose Permit Lottery

Morning Sentinel

Jan. 10, 2018

Historic downtown Skowhegan building to be restored

Morning Sentinel

Nov. 29, 2017

Annual Holiday Stroll celebrates 25th year

Morning Sentinel

Nov. 25, 2017

Shops around Maine celebrate Small Business Saturday

Morning Sentinel

Nov. 14, 2017

2017 BikeMaine added $660K to state's economy

Mainebiz

Nov. 2, 2017

Skowhegan family business prepares gourmet meals to be cooked at home

WABI TV 5

Oct. 5, 2017

Skowhegan art school receives $250,000 gift from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

ARTnews

Sept. 22, 2017

Registration opens for Skowhegan's Entrepreneur Challenge

Turner Publishing

Sept. 18, 2017

Skowhegan launches second Entrepreneur Challenge

Mainebiz

Sept. 14, 2017

Main Street Skowhegan gala, auction set for Sept. 30

Morning Sentinel

Sept. 9, 2017

BikeMaine riders arrive in Skowhegan before their weeklong journey

Morning Sentinel

Sept. 2, 2017

Second annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival showcases local beer, revitalization efforts

Morning Sentinel

Aug. 6, 2017

Science of bread meets beer in Skowhegan

Morning Sentinel

Aug. 5, 2017

River Fest brings recreational activities to the Kennebec Gorge

Fox 22 ABC 7

Aug. 1, 2017

Skowhegan River Fest to open Wednesday

Morning Sentinel

June 30, 2017

Skowhegan town manager, Main Street director inspired by Colorado whitewater parks

Morning Sentinel

June 30, 2017

Skowhegan's Run of River Committee receives grant

Morning Sentinel

June 19, 2017

Skowhegan's Run of River Committee receives $15K

WABI TV 5

May 27, 2017

Main Street Skowhegan receives $10,000 grant

Morning Sentinel

May 15, 2017

The first Skowhegan Home Show set for 10 a.m. Saturday

Morning Sentinel

May 7, 2017

Farm-to-table restaurant in Mercer enters its second season

Morning Sentinel

April 22, 2017

Skowhegan History House wins federal assessment grant to assist in preserving collections

Morning Sentinel

April 3, 2017

Theater veteran plans to revamp Skowhegan Opera House

WCSH 6

April 2, 2017

Veteran theater producer sees potential in Skowhegan Opera House

Morning Sentinel

March 23, 2017

Maple Festival starts Friday in Skowhegan

Morning Sentinel

March 13, 2017

Gifford's expands regionally, to offer six new flavors at opening day

Mainebiz

March 12, 2017

NAPA Auto Parts moving into former Skowhegan Aubuchon Hardware

Morning Sentinel

Feb. 15, 2017

Local shop donates subs to first responders fighting fire

WABI TV 5

Feb. 13, 2017

A small start for revitalizing rural Maine: ‘The belief that it is possible’

Bangor Daily News

Feb. 8, 2017

Sappi Ltd. announces $165M investment at Skowhegan mill

Mainebiz

Feb. 5, 2017

Skowhegan Wooden Rule's timeline growth rules record a child’s growth history

Portland Press Herald

Jan. 30, 2017

Skowhegan Area High School speech, debate team wins state championship

Morning Sentinel

Jan. 12, 2017

Local delivery service bringing restaurants into the living room

Daily Bulldog

Nov. 30, 2016

Skowhegan Holiday Stroll begins with a parade led by Santa on a new fire truck

Morning Sentinel

Nov. 26, 2016

In ‘Skowopoly,’ rolling dice for slice of Main Street Skowhegan properties, taxes

Morning Sentinel

Oct. 17, 2016

How a woman with an old-school business idea brought new life to a dying Maine town

Insider

Oct. 14, 2016

Somerset County group plans cultural push to boost economy

Morning Sentinel

Oct. 9, 2016

Study suggests whitewater park could boost Skowhegan

MainePublic.org

Oct. 3, 2016

Economic study praises proposed whitewater park in Skowhegan

WABI TV 5

Oct. 3, 2016

Whitewater rafting park pitched for Skowhegan

WCSH 6

Oct. 2, 2016

Skowhegan whitewater park promises revenue, jobs

Portland Press Herald

Oct. 2, 2016

Proposed whitewater park through Kennebec River Gorge in Skowhegan could boost economy

Morning Sentinel

Sept. 8, 2016

Cayford listed among best apple orchards in New England

NewEngland.com

Sept. 3, 2016

Skowhegan's craft brew festival showcases Maine beverages, foods

Portland Press Herald

Aug. 30, 2016

Tickets provide access to unlimited beer samples at Skowhegan's first brew fest

Morning Sentinel

Aug. 30, 2016

Skowhegan prepares for first craft brew festival Saturday

WABI TV 5

Aug. 29, 2016

Craft beer and more to be featured at Skowhegan festival

Mainebiz

Aug. 1, 2016

Skowhegan's first-ever craft brew festival gets $5,000 marketing boost

Morning Sentinel

July 14, 2016

Aluminum shoe sculpture finds permanent home in Skowhegan

WABI TV 5

July 2016

50 Mainers charting the state's future

Maine Magazine

May 8, 2016

Dog treat feast heralds Skowhegan pet supplies store’s debut

Morning Sentinel

May 3, 2016

The Maine Barkery is now open in downtown Skowhegan

WABI TV 5

April 1, 2016

Kennebec River, broadband, farms and retaining youth hot topics at Skowhegan forum

Morning Sentinel

March 31, 2016

Skowhegan wants to grow as hub of food, agriculture tourism

WABI TV 5

Feb. 9, 2016

The Maine Barkery wins $20,000 in Skowhegan Entrepreneur Challenge

The Bangor Insider

Feb. 9, 2016

Natural dog treats win Skowhegan Entrepreneur Challenge

Mainebiz

Feb. 9, 2016

The Maine Barkery wins $20,000 in Skowhegan Entrepreneur Challenge

WABI TV 5