The Regional School Unit 2 school board did not make any changes to the 2021-2022 spending plan that municipalities will vote on June 8.
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Hallowell-area school district not planning further cuts to budget before vote
The Regional School Unit 2 board of directors to decide Thursday on a 2021-2022 spending plan to be sent to voters June 8.
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Hallowell-area school district cuts spending in its budget, but city official says it’s not enough
Regional School Unit 2 was able to trim its budget by nearly $100,000, but towns are still seeing a steep increase in their local shares.
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Hallowell-area school board divided on early release days, plan to continue discussion next week
Regional School Unit 2 will be sending another survey out to parents to gather their input about how they would prefer staff development time be managed.
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Proposed budget has Dresden considering withdrawal from Hallowell-area school district
Dresden is not the only municipality critical of Regional School Unit 2’s proposed spending plan. Farmingdale and Monmouth officials are also questioning how they would pay what the district is asking.
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Two annual honors to be voted on at the Kenney Awards on Friday
The President’s Circle and CYNERGY Young Professional award winners will be selected and honored at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, which is taking place virtually this year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hallowell-area middle school reports positive COVID-19 case
Students at Hall-Dale Middle School were learning remotely Friday, and Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said more details will be available next week.