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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Skowhegan-area schools close after student tests positive for COVID-19
MSAD 54 superintendent said on Wednesday that the district is closing schools for the remainder of the week after members of the school community may have come in contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Despite viral, environmental setbacks, Canaan farm sells pumpkins to benefit Make-A-Wish
The Ring family farm is selling pumpkins, with all proceeds helping Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, in the face of the challenges of the pandemic and drought.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Student feedback takes center stage amid Skowhegan schools nickname deliberations
The final vote on the Skowhegan-area school district's mascot will be voted on by the 23-person board of directors will be decided at the Oct. 8 meeting.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
First subcommittee meets to discuss Skowhegan area school mascot
The Education Policy and Program Committee convened on Tuesday evening to discuss their ideas for mascot names, with the next subcommittee meeting on Thursday to do the same.
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PublishedJune 6, 2020
Canaan family feels children with special needs deemed ‘nonessential’ during pandemic
The Capraro family has struggled as schools closed, leaving two of their sons with autism struggling without necessary services and have been set back in their progress as a result.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Four arrested, suspect at large after motorcycle chase in Canaan, Pittsfield
Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriff's Office and a wrecker driver were allegedly punched by family members of a motorcyclist who led a deputy sheriff on a high-speed chase Sunday night through Canaan and Pittsfield.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
Canaan woman, after escaping life of sexual trafficking, is raising awareness in rural Maine
Maegan Bell is recounting her ordeals in New York City, where she became a victim of trafficking and near-deadly abuse, and advocating for victims at schools and at community events.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Skowhegan school officials whittle mascot name suggestions down to 305
School Administrative District 54 administrators say they've received more than 1,600 suggestions for a new sports team nickname and have whittled the possibilities down to 305 as of Thursday.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
A few setbacks, but Aaron LeBlanc’s new kidney is working well
There have been a few unexpected complications, but the new kidney Aaron LeBlanc received Jan. 7 is working as it should.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2020
Hartland man arraigned in police shooting in Canaan
Richard Murray-Burns, charged with attempted murder in a gunfight with police, was arraigned in Maine District Court on Thursday in Skowhegan.
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