NY university recognizes local dean’s list students

School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools

The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board's interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.

Lake George Regional Park receives $15,000 grant for work at playground

Awarded by the Conservation for All 2021 Fund of the Maine Community Foundation, grant to be used to repair and improve water drainage.

Mask mandate to remain in place for Skowhegan-area schools

The Maine School Administrative District 54 superintendent on Thursday said the mask requirement has contributed to a steep drop in the number of students who have had to quarantine.

Skowhegan-area district projects underway after voters OK use of COVID relief funding

Voters approved the use of federal pandemic relief funding for the renovation of some of the district's schools and other infrastructure needs.

Planning progresses for new elementary school in Skowhegan

If Maine School Administrative District 54 officials stick with the projected timeline, construction is scheduled to begin in June 2023 and the school would open in the fall of 2025.

Toddler dies a day after being found unresponsive in Cornville pond, police say

The 2-year-old boy died Wednesday night after he was found by a relative in a small farm pond.

Toddler in critical condition after being found unresponsive in Cornville pond, police say

The 2-year-old was found Tuesday afternoon in a small farm pond off James Road and airlifted to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, according to officials.

Skowhegan voters elect engineer to fill vacant selectmen’s seat

Steve Govoni, 55, will fill the seat that has been vacant since June following the resignation of longtime Selectwoman Betty Austin.

School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements

If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.