BOSTON — Six local students have been named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are: Neil Stottler, of Farmingdale; Sarah Elizabeth Williamson, of Jefferson; Zachary J. Steele, of Winthrop; Emma Whitney, of Augusta; Myah Emily Hatfield, of Montville; and Phoebe Ann Lyman, of Norridgewock.
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Skowhegan High to convert some restrooms amid contentious gender-neutral discussion
The Education Policy and Programming Committee met on Tuesday evening to address creation of restrooms that are accessible and safe for all students.
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LGBTQ+ group questions Skowhegan school board about gender-neutral bathrooms
Margaret O’Connell presents statistics on the LGBTQ+ population that exists within the district and requests that the school work to create a private, gender-neutral bathroom option for students.
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Skowhegan bathroom-gender issue had roots in concern over online bullying, threats
A support group for LGBTQ+ students and community members says the push for changes to the school’s bathrooms began last spring, when students brought up the concerns in response to a series of Instagram posts that included derogatory language and threats.
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University of New Haven fall dean’s list
College of Arts and Science students Therriault, Jones earn academic recognition.
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School district to select architectural firm to replace North Elementary in Skowhegan
North Elementary has qualified for the state’s Major Capital Construction Program, and School Administrative District 54 has started the process for selecting an architect for a new school.
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Skowhegan school board meeting erupts over biased speech on gender-neutral bathrooms
LGBTQ+ support group expresses dismay at hate speech directed at students at Thursday meeting along with delays in designating gender-neutral bathrooms other than the one in administrative office.
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Recruiter touts availability of census taker jobs at Norridgewock Library event
Ronald Witham, a U.S. Census recruiter, said at the Norridgewock Public Library Saturday that census taker jobs pay $20 an hour, plus 58 cents a mile.
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Prohibition-era laws stay, for now, in Norridgewock
The blue law effort led by a community member was not successful in gathering the required 218 signatures, but the select board will decide if the petition to remove the speed tables will go to voters.
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Mother, daughter from Somerset County tackle Appalachian Trail
The pair took a six-month sabbatical to hike one of the world’s longest trails.