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.

Skowhegan Area High School first-quarter honor roll

Skowhegan Area High School first-quarter HOW honor roll

Mercer residents question selectmen about conflicts of interest

Most of the complaints were aimed at the first selectman, Vernon Worthen, who until recently held a plowing contract with town.

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.

Bond to pay for Skowhegan Area High School projects on ballot

Residents of MSAD 54 towns will have the opportunity to vote on a $750,000 bond to fund improvements to the district high school on Nov. 5, 2019.

Area students named to RIT dean’s list

Residents of Skowhegan-based school district OK $36.7 million school budget

The budget won majority approval in all of the district's six towns except Canaan.