The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
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Hallowell-area school board says ‘sayonara’ to $34.5 million budget plan after backlash to Japanese program cuts
The Regional School Unit 2 board of directors did not accept the $34.5 million budget from the finance committee after hearing testimony from community and staff members about cuts to positions and programs within the budget.
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Central Maine fires draw crews from across the region
A small fire in an apartment, a brush fire and a vehicle fire that spread to a garage kept fire crews hopping Friday afternoon and evening.
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Richmond health center to offer COVID-19 booster shots April 8, 15, 22
Free public COVID-19 booster shots will be available at Richmond Area Health Center clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 8, 15 and 22, at 24 Gardiner St. No appointment is necessary during these time periods, according to a news release from HealthReach Community Health Centers central office based in Waterville. HealthReach is offering […]
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MaineCF scholarship available to Richmond High School seniors
Graduating seniors of Richmond High School are eligible to apply for the school’s Alumni Association Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. The application deadline is Monday, May 15. Award decisions for this general scholarship will be made based on an applicant’s academic, athletic, artistic and other abilities and financial need, according to a news […]
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One of two people charged in 2019 murder of Richmond man pleads guilty to robbery
Chanda Lilly pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery in Bath Superior Court on Tuesday in connection with the 2019 murder of Andrew Sherman in his Richmond home and has agreed to testify against Tyon Shuron, who has been charged with murder.
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After winning selectmen’s approval, Richmond School Department’s $194,215 request goes to voters
The town’s new school district is seeking funds to hire key administrators and buy financial software before the school budget takes effect in July.
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Hallowell-area district already faces $1.5 million budget hike in first year without Richmond
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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Richmond-based robotics team wins district event
Delta Prime will compete in another NE FIRST District Event March 24-26 at the University of New Hampshire.
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Interim superintendent for Richmond School Department approved by the committee
The school committee voted unanimously Friday night to hire Bob Webster as the Richmond School Department’s start-up administrator and interim superintendent.