Rural poverty is a barrier to getting kids to attend school, but administrators in Regional School Unit 74 said a new approach has helped them reduce one of the state’s highest rates of chronic absences.
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Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
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Skowhegan woman seriously injured in Anson rollover crash
Jennifer Beaulieu was traveling east on New Portland road Thursday night when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times, police said.
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SCTC holds Final Awards Ceremony
Two-hundred and nineteen students from schools in North Anson, Madison, Pittsfield, Skowhegan, Hinckley and Bingham were recognized.
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Meetings in Embden, Solon, New Portland to address revised school budget
Residents can talk with the superintendent of RSU 74 at public meetings this week before the $10.5 million budget heads to referendum.
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Madison man killed after losing control of motorcycle in Anson crash
Barry K. Morriss was riding home from purchasing the bike when he lost control and was thrown into a ditch, police said.
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Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.
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Madison food cupboard closes after complaints about leadership
The People Who Care Food Cupboard closed Wednesday, about three months after residents at a public meeting complained about new leadership.
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RSU 74 residents reject proposed $10.58 million school budget
Superintendent Mike Tracy said recent feedback on the budget, which now will head back to the school board for revisions, is that it is not sustainable.
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RSU 74 residents to vote on proposed $10.58 million budget
On Tuesday, voters in the Anson-based school district will consider a 4.86% budget increase and an average increase to taxpayers of 5.37%.