Even though the budget numbers are expected to change over the coming months, RSU 2 school officials are seeing the impact of federal COVID-19 funds ending and Richmond’s recent withdrawal from the regional school district.
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Utility crews work to restore power in central Maine after nor’easter
The storm delivered strong winds and heavy snow that brought down power lines and branches, primarily in coastal and southern parts of the state.
Rick Amero permanently hired as superintendent of Hallowell-based school district
Rick Amero, former Monmouth Academy principal, will become RSU 2’s new superintendent.
Fire destroys Monmouth home, cause unknown
The fire was reported at noon on Saturday and the fire marshal is looking into the cause of the fire.
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Monmouth Academy lists honor roll students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2022-2023 academic year. Grade 12 — Summa cum laude: Kamden Beaule, Megan Blasius, Brosnan Comeau, MacKenna Cote, Olivia Degen, Brooklyn Federico, Hunter Frost, Evelyn Guimond, Owen Harding, Holly Hunt, Adam Knell and Grace Levesque. Also, Ashley Mason, Richard McKenzie, […]
Monmouth youth program to present musical at theater Feb. 17-19
MONMOUTH — Cumston Hall plans to stowaway to the Caribbean when MCPKids! presents its production of “Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS” at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-19, at 796 Main St. The family friendly musical follows the adventures of Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who […]
Winthrop legion to host Cub Scout recruitment night Jan. 30
The new regional club is for boys and girls in grades K-5 from Winthrop, Monmouth, Manchester and surrounding towns.
Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Monmouth students help with Christmas baskets
MONMOUTH — The Cottrell-Taylor Committee held its annual food drive in December for its Christmas baskets for Monmouth families in need. Laurie Gifford, committee chair for the past 16 years, said it has been an important focus for the committee to involve the students at Monmouth Middle School and Monmouth Academy, according to a news […]