The SAD 49 school board vice chairman resigned from his title and the chairwoman was ousted from her leadership position following pleas from residents, students and staff and rounds of voting by the board Thursday night.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Madison school board approves $10.2 million budget
The budget will head to voters in a budget validation meeting May 6 and referendum May 14.
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Lawrence High School principal resigns shortly after settlement over job loss
Students are planning a protest Wednesday against the resignation of Principal Mark Campbell, which comes shortly after the school district agreed to a financial settlement for eliminating his job.
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Morning Sentinel April 21 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 21, 2019.
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Family First Funeral Homes owner Mid-Maine Chamber’s Business Person of the Year
‘To help folks through their hardest times is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do,’ says Jeff Forsythe, owner of funeral homes in Fairfield, Oakland, Augusta, Winthrop and Gardiner.
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Morning Sentinel April 20 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 20, 2019.
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Colby students lend a hand at Waterville area organizations for Colby Cares Day
More than 250 students signed up to volunteer at organizations in Waterville and surrounding communities Saturday as part of an annual spring day of service.
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Fairfield school board approves settlements with three administrators
The superintendent of School Administrative District 49 would not release details of the agreements Friday night and said they will be made public after they are signed by the administrators.
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Central Mainers celebrate Easter with sunrise services
A pair of early morning services in Gardiner and Waterville brought together people from several area churches to celebrate.
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Madison school board to consider $10.2 million budget
The superintendent of School Administrative District 59 would not release details of the budget proposal, which the school board will consider approving Monday.