Despite being rejected in two towns, the RSU 12 budget passed with 67% of voters approving.
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors
Braden Soule named valedictorian, Willow Throckmorton-Hansford salutatorian.
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RSU 12 towns to hold June 11 referendum on $23 million budget
Votes will take place in Alna, Chelsea, Palermo, Somerville, Westport Island, Whitefield and Windsor to confirm or deny a budget increase of 3.6%.
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University of Vermont dean’s list
Academic recognition was earned by Palmyra’s Bell, Topsham’s Caswell-Riday, Oakland’s Christopher, Harmony’s Herrick, Augusta’a Palmer and Palermo’s Sutter.
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Many Mainers enter golden years financially insecure
With limited incomes and little or no savings, seniors increasingly depend on government programs and worry who will care for them as they age.
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KVCC grad to pursue new career path after stroke, son’s cancer diagnosis
Joe Seigars, of Palermo, went back to school after a minor stroke forced him into a new career; he earned his degree while caring for his son with leukemia.
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Erskine Academy announces Renaissance Awards
Recognition, Senior of the Trimester and Faculty of the Trimester awards were presented.
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Maine Connections Academy inducts local students into NHS
Honorees include Fairfield’s Spaulding, Hallowell’s McNaughton, Norridgewock’s Blodgett, Palermo’s Childs, Sidney’s Rowe.
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Central Maine business briefs
Northern Light Inland opens Walk-in Care office in Waterville; and Johnson Hall in Gardiner and Maine Federation of Famers Markets in Pittsfield benefit from Bangor Savings grants.
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Man critically injured in Kennebec County crash
Two others suffered less serious injuries when the car they were riding in struck trees in the town of China and overturned, Maine State Police say.