MSAD 54 residents approve plan for $75 million elementary school in Skowhegan

The consolidated school will combine three existing schools and part of another elementary school in the district, and the state will cover nearly 95% of the cost.

Skowhegan Area High School, Bloomfield Academy graduates hailed for resiliency

The 116 members of the class of 2022 receive diplomas Sunday afternoon at school's football field.

Proposed MSAD 54 budget rises 2.6% as salary, fuel, insurance costs increase

Voters are to decide June 14 on the proposed $38.9 million spending plan for Maine School Administrative District 54, based in Skowhegan.

Mercer receives Spirit of America Award

Madison High recognizes top 10 seniors for 2022

Brianna Paine has been named valedictorian, and Brooke McKenney salutatorian.

Arts council seeks plein air painters

Somerset County initiative looks to provide broadband to all homes within 3 years

The Somerset Economic Development Corp. is weighing proposals and other options to advance its goal of 100% fiber-to-the-home coverage in Somerset County.

Mercer voters approve $851,119 municipal budget

About 70 people attend annual Town Meeting, approving most of the 42 warrant articles.

School officials review early design plans for new Skowhegan elementary school

The school will be built on the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School now sits, replacing North Elementary School and consolidating some grades in the district.

School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools

The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board's interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.