As Monday’s deadline looms for submitting suggested names for Skowhegan’s new mascot, columnist Amy Calder weighs in with her own recommendation.
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Last chance to submit suggestions for Skowhegan area school district mascot
Suggestions will be accepted electronically and on written forms available in district schools, town offices and libraries until Monday evening, Feb. 24.
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Two Maine teachers among 11 chosen in nation to study in Arctic
The social studies teachers are among 11 educators nationwide to win spots in the research program.
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Students gain real-life work experiences as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates programs grow
Students at Skowhegan Area High School share their successes from the school’s JMG program.
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Lunders to help fund art collaborative buildings in Waterville
The philanthropists are donating $3 million to the effort to renovate the buildings at 14 and 20 Main Street where offices of the Lunder Institute will share space with artist studios, and exhibit and performance areas.
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Mourners celebrate life of Tommy Porfirio in Fairfield
Thomas “Tommy” Porfirio was remembered by many at Saturday’s celebration of life at Lawrence High School, where Porfirio was a freshman.
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Maine’s rural school districts to lose $1.2 million with federal program change
The U.S. Department of Education has determined that free- and reduced-lunch numbers cannot be used as a basis for awarding federal Title V grant money for low-income rural schools.
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School district selects architectural firm to replace North Elementary School in Skowhegan
The same architect that has previously worked with the district was recommended by the building committee and approved by the board at Thursday night’s board meeting.
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Skowhegan area school district’s search for new mascot garners 1,500 suggestions
Gathering ideas for a new team name is the start of a multistep process sanctioned by the Maine School Administrative District 54 board last fall after the “Indians” nickname and mascot were retired.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Concerns about Richmond schools boil over amid district-withdrawal talks
A public hearing during Monday’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting focused on the possibility of Richmond withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.