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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday's school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Eight candidates from Skowhegan vie for four seats on the MSAD 54 School Board
Along with deciding on the candidates in Tuesday's election, residents are to vote on a $41.8 million school budget for 2023-24.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
New Balance pledges $250,000 for early learning center for children in Skowhegan
The contribution was announced Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a $65 million expansion of New Balance's Skowhegan manufacturing facility.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Skowhegan-area school officials propose $41.8 million school budget, an increase of 7.5%
The superintendent of MSAD 54 said the proposed spending increase is driven in part by a large bond payment that must be made for construction of a $75 million new school, but officials expect little impact from that payment on residents' tax bills.
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PublishedApril 29, 2023
Lewiston, Jay-based schools to get funding to boost mental health services
The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2023
Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing
Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media
Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Skowhegan planning board approves site plan for new consolidated elementary school
Project managers gave an update Tuesday on their plans for a new, consolidated elementary school at 40 Heselton St. Officials plan to go out for bid in April and break ground on the $75 million project this summer.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2022
Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials
The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they're being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
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.
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