Cobbossee Lake ice fishing derby nets $10,000 for Project Graduation fund at Cony High School

More than 1,000 participants spanned the whole of Cobbossee Lake on Saturday for an ice fishing derby that drew participants from out of state.

Gardiner, Augusta Civil Rights Teams honor Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual celebration

Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner's and Augusta's Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.

School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic

Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.

Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick

Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn't "have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs."

Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy

A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.

Augusta schools’ proposal to restrict broadcast media rejected

School Board sent the proposal for broadcast policy, which would have required broadcasters to pay a $50 fee for regular season games, back to the Policy Committee for revision with input from media.

A North field hockey semifinal: Pelletier, Mt. Blue jettison relentless Cony

Martin William Dow Sr.

Peter L. Dionne

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