Tradeoffs and difficult decisions have marked recent school budgets for Gardiner-based Regional School Unit 11. Now, several rounds of budget cuts have taken their toll. “There just isn’t a lot to cut from,” said Business Manager Andrea Disch. “We are bare bones.” Several school districts in central Maine are bracing for an especially difficult year […]
Susan McMillan
Longtime sweethearts make their love official
AUGUSTA — Evelyn White and Don Lucero started planning their Valentine’s Day wedding just a few weeks ago.
Couple’s Valentine’s Day wedding was 32 years in the making
AUGUSTA — Evelyn White and Don Lucero started planning their Valentine’s Day wedding just a few weeks ago.
No Child Left Behind stands – for now
AUGUSTA — Maine will not apply this month for a waiver from No Child Left Behind, leaving schools subject to the federal accountability system for at least one more year.
State won’t apply this month for No Child Left behind waiver
AUGUSTA — Maine will not apply this month for a waiver from No Child Left Behind, leaving schools subject to the federal accountability system for at least one more year.
Pipeline tax break OK’d
HALLOWELL — Concerns remain among some city officials and residents, but Kennebec Valley Gas Co. has Hallowell’s approval for a tax break on a proposed natural gas pipeline.
Maine won’t seek ‘No-Child’ waiver request
The state Department of Education says policymakers need more time to develop guidelines for evaluating the effectiveness of schools and educators.
Pediatrician ties woodworking hobby to his work
HALLOWELL — Kieran Kammerer works to foster the health and happiness of children in his professional life as a pediatrician. He’s now found a way to do the same through his woodworking hobby.
A rattling hobby
HALLOWELL — Kieran Kammerer works to foster the health and happiness of children in his professional life as a pediatrician.
Rebuilt arena rising at site of collapse
HALLOWELL — An official groundbreaking for the new Kennebec Ice Arena is planned for next week.