It was dumb luck that I happened on Ron Joseph’s beautiful account of spending time with his grandparents at their dairy farm in Mercer (March 31). His grandfather Florian worked a special magic with two traumatized workhorses. Reading about his gentle demeanor as he rehabilitated his neighbor’s horses and the description of the easy rhythm […]
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Skowhegan-area school board tables Title IX talks, focuses on budget
MSAD 54 Superintendent of Schools Jon Moody told the board of directors that the Skowhegan-area district complies with both state and federal anti-discrimination laws and encouraged the board to focus on finishing this year’s budget process.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skowhegan baseball embraces another season away from home
Peter Kirby takes over the River Hawks, who will play all of their home games in Madison.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Grandfather was the ultimate horse whisperer
The author’s grandfather had a knack for rehabilitating workhorses on the dairy farm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
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Aging Well Living Well Expo 2025 set for Farmington April 25
The deadline to register is Monday, April 7.
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Skowhegan-area school board to consider compliance with Trump order
After a board member tried to force a vote Thursday about whether the board would explicitly follow the Trump administration’s orders, the board chair said the matter would have to be taken up at the next meeting.
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Norridgewock, MSAD 54 dispute declined by Attorney General’s office
The town and school district had asked the attorney general’s office for an opinion about whether a school board member can be employed by a contractor that provides services for the school district.
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Fire destroys Mercer mobile home Thursday morning
Firefighters responded to a fully involved fire, believed to be started by a woodstove, early Thursday morning, a fire official said.
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North Pond Pike Fishing Derby set for Feb. 22, 23
North Pond is part of Mercer, Rome and Smithfield.