Skowhegan-area voters accept proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The spending plan for 2024-25 next goes to a June 11 district budget validation referendum for final approval.

Skowhegan-area voters to weigh in on proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The overall increase on property taxes in the proposed budget is about 3.95%, but the impact on each of the district’s six towns varies because of changes in state property valuation.

Central Maine arrest log: May 3-10, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 3-10, 2024.

Fire destroys garage in Smithfield

Firefighters responded to 1026 East Pond Road at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and had the flames extinguished in 20 to 30 minutes, officials said.

Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups

SAD 54 board of directors approves $48.89 million budget for Skowhegan-area schools

Spending funded by local property taxes is expected to increase 3.95%, though the expected impact of the increase on the district’s six towns varies widely.

Indictments handed up in Readfield, Clinton home arson cases

Joseph E. McLaughlin of Readfield and Jamie M. Perry of Waterville were both indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury this month.

Federal dollars help planned Skowhegan school, early childhood facility reach fundraising goal

Congressional spending of $1.9 million passed last week, along with local fundraising totaling $3 million, should cover the cost of an early childhood wing, the part of the project not funded by the state.

Smithfield celebrates ’46th anniversary’ with events as Maine’s only Leap Year town

Winter events run Thursday-Sunday as the town marks its incorporation on Feb. 29, 1840.

Smithfield man indicted on assault, threatening charges following incident that led to police standoff

Sy A. Perri, 33, used a machete to threaten another person in August, according to court records.