The school district’s superintendent presented figures showing that a switch to Oakland-based RSU 18 would likely cost the town more.
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Somerset SnowFest kicks off with week of winter activities in Skowhegan
The annual event began with a carnival and fishing derby at Lake George Regional Park and leads into Skijor Skowhegan next weekend.
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Waterville MLK event, Augusta protest, winter activities, high school sports focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 16-23, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Clinton fire sparked by generator displaces 4 people
The fire started while a homeowner was refueling a generator, the town’s fire chief said.
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Pittsfield fire destroys home, leaves 2 dogs dead
Nobody appeared to be living at the home, and the cause of the fire was under investigation, the town’s fire chief said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Skowhegan guidance counselor Dan Riley helps students ‘dream big’
His goal is to get all students thinking about life after graduation without restriction.
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Waterville, Augusta, Canaan plan festival of trees events
The weekend will kickoff the winter holiday season in central Maine.
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Northern lights, high school playoffs, Veterans Day top off Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 7-14, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Defense the safe bet at Skowhegan football practice, and other things learned Tuesday
River Hawks head coach, and everyone’s favorite teacher, Brad Cyr ramps up intensity with competition drills.