After vote to retire Skowhegan ‘Indians’ nickname, more details and debate expected in coming weeks

Officials said a cross-section of the community should be involved in deciding the details and timing for changing the school district's longtime mascot and nickname.

Skowhegan-based school board votes 14-9 to retire ‘Indians’ sports nickname

Board met with their attorney, then discussed future of the name and what it means to Native Americans who say the name is racist.

Somerset County to receive nearly $10,000 in drug forfeiture money

The cash comes from two separate drug busts in Somerset County in 2018, but the transfer must still be approved by a judge.

CIEE students, host siblings visit Wiscasset

Skowhegan Area High School honor roll

Maine education department urges schools to ‘refrain’ from using Native American mascots

The notice by the Maine Department of Education comes a week before the school board for Skowhegan-based SAD 54 is set to deliberate further over their schools' "Indians" nickname. 

Skowhegan area school board charts course for ‘Indians’ debate

The Skowhegan area school board Thursday night set March 7 as date for discussion among members and possible action on the nickname some see as racist.

New Skowhegan panel to study location for additional bridge over Kennebec River

A decade after dissolving the original committee, town officials will meet again with the state Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of another bridge.

Skowhegan creamery wins tax deal as part of move to Grist Mill

Selectmen agree to $47,000 from the downtown TIF district for local cheese maker and $7,500 to Maine Grain Alliance at the grist mill for a "worldwide" Community Oven Bake Day in October.

Skowhegan area school officials to mull ‘Indians’ nickname again amid renewed debate

School Administrative District 54 board members said they anticipate action in the coming weeks, including the possibility of another vote, following renewed debate by supporters and opponents of the Indians nickname.