In a surprise announcement at the start of the meeting, Carole Gilley, the principal at Waterville Junior High School, told the board she will also retire this year.
cmnews
Fairfield candidates for June 8 school board election set
The nominations for two Fairfield seats on the Maine School Administrative District 49 board of directors closed Friday, with three candidates set to appear on the ballot: Danielle Boutin, Marlisa Golder and Joel Bouchard.
Lack of space prevents Winslow Public Schools from increasing in-person learning
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention requires 3 feet of spacing between all students and 6 feet of spacing between school staff and students, which makes increasing in-person learning impossible.
Clinton to hold hearing Tuesday on town warrant
The hearing is to be held during the Board of Selectmen meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. over Zoom. It is also to be livestreamed on the town’s Facebook page.
Augusta city manager to retire after 23 years
William “Bill” Bridgeo, the city’s longest-serving manager, will step down from his post in September.
Most Waterville city councilors support buying body cameras for police
“It might be beneficial for future investigations for the department to pursue the purchase of body cameras..,” an Incident Review Team concluded.
Gardiner man celebrates Maine’s role in song
In his quest to collect sheet music, Rod Spearin has searched out Maine’s unique position in popular music of the early 20th century.
Skowhegan Area High School shifts to remote learning after 105 students, staff quarantine due to COVID-19 case
The school expects to return Wednesday to its hybrid learning model.
Mercer residents approve $723,974 budget at annual Town Meeting
About 60 of the town’s approximately 300 registered voters attend four-hour meeting outside the Community Center.
Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.