Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kennebec River Valley sits the town of Skowhegan. Settled in 1773, it’s brimming with American History yet is host to modern businesses such as SAPPI Fine Paper, New Balance Shoe, Howard P. Fairfield, and Redington Fairview General Hospital.

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.

Get more information on the history of Skowhegan.

The Town of Skowhegan is currently bids on the projects listed below. Click on the name of the project for the more information.

The Skowhegan Town Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The Town Office will be closed on the following holidays in 2011-2012:

• Christmas Eve - Friday, December 23, 2011
• Christmas Day - Monday, December 26, 2011
• New Year's Day - Monday, January 2, 2012
• Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) - Monday, February 20, 2012
• Patriots Day - Monday, April 16, 2012
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2012
• Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4, 2012
• Labor Day - Monday, September 3, 2012
• Veteran's Day - Monday, November 12, 2012
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 22, 2012
• Day After Thanksgiving - Friday, November 23, 2012
• Day Before Christmas - Monday, December 24, 2012
• Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25, 2012