Varney makes Stonehill College dean’s list

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.

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.

Juvenile charged after string of car thefts in Oakland

The thefts began in Oakland when a pickup truck was stolen out of a parking lot.

School district to select architectural firm to replace North Elementary in Skowhegan

North Elementary has qualified for the state's Major Capital Construction Program, and School Administrative District 54 has started the process for selecting an architect for a new school.

Skowhegan school board meeting erupts over biased speech on gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBTQ+ support group expresses dismay at hate speech directed at students at Thursday meeting along with delays in designating gender-neutral bathrooms other than the one in administrative office.

Friend says Norridgewock lay minister in critical condition after head-on crash

Devon Periard, of Smithfield, remains hospitalized following a two-car accident on River Road in Norridgewock last Thursday.