About 160 students receive diplomas Sunday from Skowhegan Area High School and Bloomfield Academy.
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Lawrence High School educator named Somerset County Teacher of the Year
Kevin Malady, who has taught science at Lawrence in Fairfield for more than 40 years, is credited for his dedication, creativity and innovation. Students and colleagues say the award is long overdue.
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Skowhegan voters OK $13.6 million budget at annual Town Meeting
Big-ticket items on the 68-article warrant include $1,828,889 for general government; $1,798,599 for the Police Department; and $1,194,936 for the Fire Department.
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Two races are contested at upcoming secret ballot election in Skowhegan
Four candidates seek two open positions on the Board of Selectmen and two candidates are looking to be elected road commissioner, a position that has been held for 29 years by Greg Dore, who is retiring next week.
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Winging it: Local restaurants make tough choices as price soars for chicken wings
Some central Maine bars and eateries are canceling “wing nights” or takeout, while feeling the heat from customers complaining as menu prices increase.
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Waterville officials declare public emergency from browntail moth, seek experts to help
The Waterville City Council held an emergency meeting Friday night to declare a public health emergency due to the citywide infestation of browntail moth caterpillars which are causing people to break out in severe rashes and have respiratory problems.
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Talent of Maine Arts Academy students shines through during graduation
The school graduated 65 students at Snow Pond Center for the Arts on Friday.
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Belgrade bookstore withstands first year during pandemic, looks to grow
Oliver & Friends Bookshop and Reading Room in Belgrade Lakes Village is holding a one-year celebration Saturday.
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Madison voters deciding on MSAD 59 budget in Tuesday election
The total proposed budget is $10,373,569, down $156,495 from the previous year.
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Messalonskee High School graduates 145 at Augusta Civic Center
While many school districts this year offered educational models with students attending a combination of in-person and remote learning, Regional School Unit 18 gave students the opportunity to attend in-person classes every day or learn remotely.