Kati McCormick, a member of the Board of Education, left Wednesday night’s meeting instead of voting on the spending plan, saying said she did not have enough time to review the budget that had been sent to the board later than in past years.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Gardiner-area principal to step down, with director of remote learning academy taking reins in July
Lauren Arnold, who is currently director of Western Maine Remote Academy, was hired Tuesday night by the MSAD 11 board of directors to replace Principal Chad Kempton, who held the job for about 20 years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Washington passes $1.2 million municipal budget in a quick annual Town Meeting
Voters agree to a municipal budget Saturday morning that is about $500,000 less than last year’s spending plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role
The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After winning selectmen’s approval, Richmond School Department’s $194,215 request goes to voters
The town’s new school district is seeking funds to hire key administrators and buy financial software before the school budget takes effect in July.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials reduce budget proposal without cutting teachers or closing elementary school
The Augusta School Department administrative staff narrowed a projected budget increase from $5.9 million to $1.8 million by drawing on reserves.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine
Following election controversy, Pittston residents pick new Select Board, school board members
Monday’s election drew 408 voters, with Joe Caputo and Jeff Hanley winning respective seats on the Select Board and school board.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area district already faces $1.5 million budget hike in first year without Richmond
Even though the budget numbers are expected to change over the coming months, RSU 2 school officials are seeing the impact of federal COVID-19 funds ending and Richmond’s recent withdrawal from the regional school district.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine
Pittston Select Board removes 2 election workers over claims of bias for candidate
A divided Select Board voted to remove Cheryl Peaslee and Vicki Kelley from the list of election clerks ahead of Monday’s vote over concerns they openly campaigned for one of the board candidates.