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🌱 What Kennebec dam removal could mean for Skowhegan's finances

Skowhegan, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Kennebec dam removal could mean for Skowhegan's finances
  • Skowhegan gets a spotlight in Somerset County's retirement ranking
  • Skowhegan finishes third in Maine's final field hockey poll

Also on today's calendar: The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
  • Friday: A little rain, with a high of 43 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Working group to study municipal revenue impact as Kennebec River dam decommissioning plans advance (newscentermaine.com) — Skowhegan is studying how proposed Kennebec dam removals could affect town revenue, with Sappi's mill water supply a central concern. Town Manager Aaron Miller has joined a revenue working group, while Sappi says removing Shawmut Dam would prevent current operations. Restoration planners pledge not to advance removal without a solution protecting the mill.
   

2. On The Canadian Border Is One Of America's Best Counties To Retire With Scenic Towns And Affordable Living (newsbreak.com) — Somerset County placed 31st nationally in The Motley Fool's 2026 retirement rankings, with Skowhegan highlighted for its downtown and community activities. Affordable housing and outdoor recreation helped the county stand out, but the assessment also flagged higher taxes and limited healthcare options—important trade-offs for anyone considering retirement here.
   

3. Cheverus tops final Varsity Maine field hockey poll (sunjournal.com) — Skowhegan finished third in the final Varsity Maine field hockey poll, capping a season spent consistently among the state's top four teams. Cheverus took the unanimous No. 1 spot after winning its fourth straight Class A championship, with runner-up Mt. Ararat ranked second.
   

4. Obituary: Byron S. 'Bud' Philbrick Jr. (centralmaine.com) — Byron S. “Bud” Philbrick Jr., who spent years selling automobiles at dealerships in the Skowhegan and Farmington areas, died Oct. 30 at 87. The Wilton resident served as an Army photographer and held leadership roles in the Elks. Funeral and memorial service details will be announced later.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Skowhegan

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