While many school districts this year offered educational models with students attending a combination of in-person and remote learning, Regional School Unit 18 gave students the opportunity to attend in-person classes every day or learn remotely.
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China, Vassalboro holding town meetings, elections next week
Vassalboro is conducting its Town Meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m., while China is holding its annual town business by referendum ballot Tuesday.
At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance
Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
Town of China considers changing law enforcement coverage, sparking debate
Potential for change — from having town police officers to coverage by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office — fuels disagreement on social media.
As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?
Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
Oakland-based school district proposes $40.5 million budget for 2021-22
The proposed budget for Regional School Unit 18, which enrolls about 2,500 students at eight schools in Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney, represents a 1.7% increase to current spending.
China Middle School goes remote until March 29 due to COVID-19
The school enrolls about 204 students and is part of Regional School Unit 18, which serves Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
China Primary School reports 1 COVID-19 case
China Primary School, located on Lakeview Drive in China, enrolls about 250 students in prekindergarten through grade four.
Man treated for injuries after snowmobile accident in town of China
The victim crashed near Mud Pond and was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Large populations of browntail moths detected in many Waterville-area towns
Albion, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro and Winslow have large populations of the caterpillars.