Athens residents voted overwhelmingly Friday, 194–10, to withdraw from Madison-based School Administrative District 59.
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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Athens residents to vote Friday on leaving SAD 59
Athens residents will vote Friday on whether or not the town should withdraw from SAD 59, making it the second community to leave the district.
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SAD 74 budget approved overall; towns will see slight tax increase
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Phillips Elementary credits staff, community and clear goals for A rating from state
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Fairfield man charged with alleged Norridgewock stabbing on Sunday
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