While the town’s Budget Committee supports cutting a patrol officer from the Richmond Police Department, the Board of Selectmen’s recommendation for full staffing will appear on the warrant.
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Technology integrators help Hallowell-area schools connect teachers with students during COVID-19
Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Mary Paine said the district’s three technology integrators are helping teachers offer the best education possible during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Richmond school district withdrawal committee continues its work
Committee members are mulling whether they will be able to meet a June 30 deadline so the move can go before voters in November.
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Richmond officials delay Town Meeting, change format this year
The Board of Selectmen agreed to hold the annual budget vote as a referendum in July to avoid a large public gathering, with an option for residents to vote absentee.
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Richmond committee starts work on school district withdrawal
If a withdrawal agreement can be completed by June, Richmond voters could decide on a July 1, 2021, withdrawal in a November vote.
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Hallowell-area school superintendent leaving job for medical reasons
Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Cheri Towle will resign April 30 and current acting superintendent Mary Paine will fill the position during a search for a new person for the post.
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Richmond hires new police chief
The Board of Selectmen on Monday voted to appoint Sgt. James Donnell as police chief, replacing Scott MacMaster, who has accepted the chief’s position in Hallowell.
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The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers
Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
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Former Richmond police chief appointed in Hallowell
Scott MacMaster, 46, of Richmond, was appointed by a 6-1 vote following a two-and-a-half hour executive session.
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Saint Anselm College dean’s list
Local students include Maria Gregor, Amelie Crowe, Alexis Caldwell, Chandler Hartigan, Katherine King and Elijah Fish.