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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Loon rescued on Smithfield pond dies a week later
The loon rescued Dec. 7 was emaciated, had a lung infection and the start of frostbite, according to Avian Haven’s executive director, who offers tips for how to help keep wild animals safe.
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Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
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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Somerset County commissioner vacancy filled by former selectman
A caucus of municipal officials chose Don Skillings of Madison to fill the vacant District 2 commissioner seat after considering four candidates.
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Smithfield fire damages garage, spares house
Officials have not determined the cause for certain but believe it could have been an electrical issue.
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy triggers municipal caucus
County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.
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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.
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Fire destroys Oakland house and camper trailer, displacing 4 people
Firefighters from Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Rome, Smithfield and Fairfield fire departments worked at the scene and the Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
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Skowhegan school demolition plans prompt search for ‘time capsule’
It turns out what the group of former teachers remembered as a time capsule was likely instead notes students wrote inside the columns of an archway art project.