Longtime Skowhegan-based SAD 54 superintendent retiring after 17 years

Brent Colbry was among the first teachers to bring special education to Maine schools, managed school districts through financial crises and seen huge advances in technology that have ultimately helped schools navigate the pandemic.

Skowhegan-area school district holds final hearing on $36.6 million budget

The proposed budget for 2020-21 is $101,000 less than the current spending plan and heads to a referendum vote on July 14.

Skowhegan holds in-person graduation ceremonies on Saturday

The school had a series of 15-minute ceremonies on Saturday, where students graduated in groups of six, allowing for proper guidelines to be followed and students to return to school one more time.

Skowhegan area school board aims to get students back in school, select a new mascot

Assistant Superintendent John Moody said the district is working toward having students back in school safely next fall and has also restarted the process of selecting a new mascot.

Central Maine towns want Hampden trash plant using Fiberight technology to reopen

Since Coastal Resources LLC suspended operations May 28 after being unable to get a $14.7 million loan, area towns have been sending their trash to Waste Management-Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock, but they hope Coastal will be back up and running with help from the Municipal Review Committee.

Gallery: Banners for Norridgewock seniors decorate Main Street

Town of Norridgewock uses TIF money to honor graduating seniors

The town's TIF committee was unanimous in its decision to buy banners depicting each individual Norridgewock student and post them along Main Street as a show of support.

MSAD 54 looking at different scenarios in making plans for the coming school year

The last day for students at Skowhegan schools will be June 5, Assistant Superintendent Jon Moody told community members on Thursday.

Skowhegan Area High School graduation set for June 20

The senior class, with 160 students from Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Smithfield and Skowhegan, will be brought into the gymnasium in groups of six.

Norridgewock man, 37, charged with gross sexual assault of child

Corey Walter, 37, allegedly assaulted the youth in late January or early February, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.