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Skowhegan-area voters approve school budget, cost-sharing change

by Jake Freudberg June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

The budget reflects an overall local tax increase of less than 2%, while the cost-sharing formula will use a combination of valuation and pupil count.

Community, Maine Crime, News

Somerset sheriff, DA seek proposals to spend $40K from cannabis grow cases

by Jake Freudberg June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Authorities want the money, which 4 of those convicted paid as part of their recent plea deals, to help projects focused on youth and community.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban

by Jake Freudberg June 5, 2026June 4, 2026

The law requires all districts to establish a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices from ‘bell to bell’ by Aug. 1.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-area voters give preliminary approval to $53.9M school budget

by Jake Freudberg May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

The budget, which comes with a less than 2% overall local property tax increase, goes to voters for final review in the referendum June 9.

Community, Maine Crime, News

2 more get deals in Somerset County marijuana grow house bust cases

by Jake Freudberg May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The pair, arrested in Cornville, pleaded guilty to improper handling of hazardous waste, as prosecutors dismissed drug charges.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-area school cost-sharing change would shift taxes among towns

by Jake Freudberg May 18, 2026May 24, 2026

The cost-sharing formula change would factor in each town’s pupil count when determining how some local education costs are split among the towns.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-area school board proposes budget with 2% tax increase

by Jake Freudberg April 21, 2026May 24, 2026

The budget proposal, which voters will review in May and June, totals about $53.9 million.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.