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.
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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.
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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.
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National group defends ‘Indians’ name, meets with Skowhegan supporters
Members of the Native American Guardians Association said at a private event the Skowhegan “Indians” name honors Native American heritage and should be preserved.
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Boys basketball: Lawrence storms to A North title
The Bulldogs stop Skowhegan’s upset run through tournament at Augusta Civic Center.
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Girls basketball: Hampden upsets Skowhegan in A North final
Broncos come up with key steal late to knock off undefeated Indians.
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Sidelines: Jon Christopher pulling double duty this week in Skowhegan
High school’s athletic director also has children on each of the Indians’ regional finalist basketball teams, Travis Barrett writes.
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Boys basketball: Patience, trust pay off for Skowhegan during surprising run
Indians head to A North final with pair of upsets after dismal start to the season.
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Girls basketball: Christopher gives Skowhegan its missing piece
Standout freshman fills many roles on senior-laden undefeated Indians squad.
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Girls basketball: Skowhegan rolls into A North final
Top-seeded Indians dispatch rival Messalonskee.