Skowhegan native earns academic recognition.
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Skowhegan man, 66, suffers head injury in ATV crash
Jack Dionne of Skowhegan suffered a head injury in the crash, which occurred at about 1 p.m. Sunday on Robinson Street.
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Skowhegan police receive mental health training as part of commitment to ensure safety to community
The department is continuing to maintain its commitment to having the entire force equipped to handle people undergoing mental health scenarios.
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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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Stratton named to Dickinson State UniversityDickinson State University dean’s list
DICKINSON, N.D. — Desiree Stratton, of Skowhegan, has been named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Dickinson State University. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
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Skowhegan police chief: Come check out our ice disk this weekend
Police chief David Bucknam suggested in a Facebook post that people looking for something to do could flock to the Somerset County town for a look at the floating circle of ice that’s in the Great Eddy on the Kennebec River.
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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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Grand jury indicts pair on drug charges in Skowhegan
The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, including drug and assault charges.
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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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Harlem Wizards to perform Feb. 10 in Skowhegan
The Wizards will play a game against SAD 54 teachers, principals and community leaders for fundraiser.