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.

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.

Somerset Career & Technical Center holds Program Leader Assemblies

Candy store celebrates 20 years in Cornville, more than 100 years in New England

Nelson's Candies continues to thrive after two decades of providing sweets to local communities through the Cornville shop and their booth at fairs.

Skowhegan Area High School first-quarter honor roll

Skowhegan Area High School first-quarter HOW honor roll

Madison businesses buy gas meters for local fire departments in wake of Farmington explosion

Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.

Majority of school district towns OK bond for Skowhegan Area High renovation

Canaan, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield residents approved the funding while Cornville results were still outstanding.