SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council recently presented $1,500 to three Skowhegan school students for its first Youth Scholarship. The idea for this scholarship originated from WXNZ HooSkow Radio’s volunteer DJ, Earl Boyd. After interviewing several youth artists for his Guest Room program, he was amazed at the talent blossoming in Somerset County. He wanted to […]
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Skowhegan High senior receives Principal’s Award
Jaycie Christopher of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Christopher has been involved in golf, basketball and softball each of her four years. […]
Amy Calder: A day with Skowhegan’s Class of 1947 is a journey through time
A small group that graduated 75 years ago from Skowhegan High School and Bloomfield Academy gather monthly to play cards, have lunch and reminisce, Amy Calder writes.
New Madison welding center caters to students looking to learn a trade in need of workers
A welding lab was unveiled Tuesday at the Somerset Career & Technical Center at Madison Area Memorial High School.
Skowhegan Area High School holds outdoor graduation ceremony
About 160 students receive diplomas Sunday from Skowhegan Area High School and Bloomfield Academy.
Skowhegan’s Lambke awarded 2021 Principal’s Award
SKOWHEGAN — Resident Miles Lambke, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Bruce Mochamer. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Lambke has been involved […]
Some high school basketball teams begin first official practices
Several schools in green counties ramp up with some games still scheduled the week of Jan. 11.
Boys soccer: Miles Lambke contributes to Skowhegan boys soccer growth
A Skowhegan senior, Lambke is leaving the boys soccer program in better shape than he found it.
Skowhegan girl gets 125-pound deer on Youth Hunting Day
Kaylee Blodgett, 15, is no novice, having been hunting since she was 10, and she has shot five deer and a moose during her lifetime.
Sidelines: For Skowhegan field hockey, home is where the wins are
Skowhegan seniors cap an undefeated four years at home with Friday’s overtime victory over Lawrence, Travis Lazarczyk writes.