The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
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Skowhegan voters elect engineer to fill vacant selectmen’s seat
Steve Govoni, 55, will fill the seat that has been vacant since June following the resignation of longtime Selectwoman Betty Austin.
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Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan closed due to structural, liability concerns
Some residents of Red Bridge Road support closing the bridge, while others urge officials to reopen it to tractors and ATVs.
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Truck rolls over on I-95 in Pittsfield, driver injured, police say
Police said the truck driver suffered minor injuries when the truck rolled over on northbound Interstate 95, Tuesday.
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Pregnant woman injured in Skowhegan crash after speeding vehicle fails to yield, police say
The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Madison Avenue, according to local police.
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Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review
Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
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Madison Select Board discusses sidewalk upgrades, policy for remote meetings
Board plans to add list of sidewalk projects to the town’s next budget.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, assault, theft charges
Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments totaling 24 counts.
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Skowhegan Fire Department could lose firefighters to vaccine mandate
The town’s fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.