July 20, 2020 - Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses

Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org. Full article here.

June 19, 2020 - Five Maine mill towns share $1M forest products innovation grant

Five communities in Somerset, Aroostook and Penobscot counties that have been hit by timber mill shutdowns in the last several years will share more than $1 million from groups working to diversify and develop the state's wood products industry. Full article here.

May 30, 2020 - Clearing the Air: The connectivity potential of the NECEC

As social distancing becomes the new normal, Thorn has to find a way to continue the conversation. He wrangles the talent of Christian Savage, Russel Walters and Larry Warren to discuss how the NECEC project will help bring Maine into the future through broadband. Full video here.

November 16, 2019 - Bigelow Brewing expanding to downtown Skowhegan

Jeff and Pam Powers recently purchased the four-story Solon Manufacturing building and plan to convert it into a larger production space, taproom, residential living spaces and restaurants. Full article here.

September 10, 2019 - GO Lab gets $2.4M in FAME financing and other funds for Madison plant

GO Lab Inc., the Belfast building products manufacturer that last month closed on its purchase of the shuttered Madison Paper Industries mill, has received $2.4 million in financing to help with the deal and begin retrofitting the plant.. Full article here.

July 15, 2019 - Eight ConnectME broadband grants awarded to towns, regions

Eight towns and regions in the state will share $731,775 in grants for broadband infrastructure and planning, awarded by the ConnectME authority last week.. Full article here.

September 9, 2018 - Skowhegan native returns home to take reins of economic development

Christian Savage says he will focus on jobs, recreational tourism, agriculture, forestry and workforce development while putting in a plug for a consistent power source. Full article here.

April 20, 2018 - Sen. Angus King visits Skowhegan, talks with community leaders about rural economic development

Senator Angus King toured downtown Skowhegan on Friday to talk with business owners and community leaders about the challenges and opportunities they face. Full article here.