Skowhegan is a step closer to building Maine’s first whitewater park
Originally posted on MaineBiz August 8, 2025 By Laurie Schreiber Maine’s first whitewater park could position Skowhegan as a regional outdoor recreation hub. The park cleared its final environmental permitting requirements this week, allowing Main Street Skowhegan to begin …
Podcast: Skowhegan, Maine, is making waves as it builds a vibrant future along the Kennebec River
Listen or read at: Brookings.edu Transcript: [sound of a flowing river] PIPA: The Kennebec River: One of most important natural resources for New England inhabitants going back thousands of years. That sound you’re hearing is the river flowing near …
Skowhegan voters approve River Park lease
Originally posted December 11, 2025 By Jake Freudberg Town officials and Main Street Skowhegan said the lease was a formality necessary to sort out their respective responsibilities. SKOWHEGAN — Voters on Wednesday gave the green light for town …
Maine – Innovative Travel, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation Case Study
National Governors Association / NGA.org December 5, 2024 The below case study was developed through a NGA partnership with Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy to research and assess the Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation …
Women to Watch: Kristina Cannon is at the forefront of Skowhegan’s revitalization
Read the article here. In recent years, Skowhegan has seen a huge transformation. Kristina Cannon is leading the town through revitalization. With more than $650 million in investment underway, the momentum in Skowhegan is palpable, but Cannon says …
Maine Outdoor Brands honors trailblazers in a trailblazing industry
By Renee Cordes MaineBiz December 8, 2023 Maine Outdoor Brands, a trade group that promotes the state’s outdoor recreation economy, honored Main Street Skowhegan Executive Director Kristina Cannon and others in the 2023 Trailblazer Awards last week. The …
TIF and Taxpayer Liability for the Skowhegan River Park
Questions about the Skowhegan River Park’s logistics, costs, and benefits often circulate through our community. Much of the information is buried in other project information that can be hard to read through. In an effort to be more …
Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund awards second grant for the Skowhegan River Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2023 Skowhegan, Maine—The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF) has approved a $25,000 grant request from Main Street Skowhegan for construction of the Skowhegan River Park. MOHF Board voted to fully fund the request …
Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Morning Sentinel, April 7, 2023 by Zara Norman SKOWHEGAN — Several projects are moving forward that town officials hope will position Skowhegan as a regional destination for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Those efforts include the much-touted downtown Skowhegan River Park along …