Norridgewock church carries on while lay minister recuperates

Nanci Greene was voted in as a full-time pastor at the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock earlier this month.

Students gain real-life work experiences as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates programs grow

Students at Skowhegan Area High School share their successes from the school's JMG program.

Skowhegan area school district’s search for new mascot garners 1,500 suggestions

Gathering ideas for a new team name is the start of a multistep process sanctioned by the Maine School Administrative District 54 board last fall after the "Indians" nickname and mascot were retired.

Norridgewock man injured in single vehicle crash

Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said the cause of the crash is thought to be road conditions and excessive speeding.

Fundraiser launched for recovering victims in Norridgewock head-on crash

Donations are being accepted until the end of the month and include cash and pet food donations.

Wentworth Institute of Technology dean’s list

Skowhegan High to convert some restrooms amid contentious gender-neutral discussion

The Education Policy and Programming Committee met on Tuesday evening to address creation of restrooms that are accessible and safe for all students.

LGBTQ+ group questions Skowhegan school board about gender-neutral bathrooms

Margaret O'Connell presents statistics on the LGBTQ+ population that exists within the district and requests that the school work to create a private, gender-neutral bathroom option for students.

Skowhegan bathroom-gender issue had roots in concern over online bullying, threats

A support group for LGBTQ+ students and community members says the push for changes to the school's bathrooms began last spring, when students brought up the concerns in response to a series of Instagram posts that included derogatory language and threats.

University of New Haven fall dean’s list

College of Arts and Science students Therriault, Jones earn academic recognition.