After a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Regional School Unit 12 plans to register for pool testing in the coming days and universally require masks for students, staff and visitors.
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Kennebec Journal area June 8 election roundup
Unofficial results reported by municipal clerks from Tuesday’s voting.
Erskine Academy MPA Principal’s Award winner seeks career as engineer to find ‘real-world solutions’
Michael Nicholas III hopes to attend Northeastern University in Boston, which he knows would be quite a change from central Maine.
Town of Chelsea to vote on $1.6 million budget at June 8 election
The budget is an increase of nearly $100,000, which the town manager says is due mainly to costs for town roads.
Kennebec County budget undergoes first review
County officials are proposing a $14.3 million spending plan, a 5.12% overall budget increase, which could mean nearly a 5.7% hike in what’s raised through property taxes in Kennebec County.
Chelsea teen receives MPA Principal’s Award
SOUTH CHINA — Michael Nicholas III of Chelsea, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Nicholas is a consistent high-honors student in a highly […]
Locally sourced ingredients focus of new lunch menu at Chelsea-area elementary school
Nutritional Director Michael Flynn said Regional School Unit 12 is looking to add new items to the menu so students can “make connections to where their food is coming from.”
Craig Hickman sworn in after historic win in special Senate election
Craig Hickman of Winthrop earned nearly two-thirds of the votes in the district, which encompasses southern Kennebec County. He was sworn in Wednesday morning.
Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Maine Ethics Commission to meet on Senate District 14 campaign complaint
The complaint alleges that electronic signs used by William Guerrette lacked a disclosure statement of who paid for them. That disclosure was added to the signs at the request of the commission.