As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?

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Published
April 17, 2021

As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?

Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
Published
March 31, 2021

Oakland-based school district proposes $40.5 million budget for 2021-22

The proposed budget for Regional School Unit 18, which enrolls about 2,500 students at eight schools in Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney, represents a 1.7% increase to current spending.
Published
March 31, 2021

Theater, visual art students to share talents at April festival

The MeAA Ten Minute Play Festival will be held at the academy’s Alumni Hall in Sidney.
Published
March 27, 2021

Sidney residents adopt $2.26 million budget at annual Town Meeting

The meeting was held at James H. Bean school in Sidney and lasted two hours.
Published
March 24, 2021

Though it may look different, Maine Maple Sunday is on this year

Several sugar shacks around central Maine will be offering an assortment of maple products this weekend to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday.
Published
March 23, 2021

Sidney municipal election Friday, Town Meeting on Saturday

The municipal election is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Town Office, while the Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at James H. Bean School.
Published
March 16, 2021

Maine Arts Academy in Sidney going remote for rest of week due to potential COVID-19 case

In-person classes resume March 22 at the charter school located at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
Published
March 11, 2021

Maine Arts Academy’s pilot program in culinary arts a hit with students and staff

The 10-week pilot course, a collaboration between the charter school and Snow Pond Center for the Arts, began in January of this year.
Published
March 10, 2021

Maine Arts Academy lists 1st semester honors

The school recognizes students for academic achievement during semester 1.
Published
March 5, 2021

Maine woman impaled by tree limb has 7 broken ribs, husband says

A large limb came through the center dashboard and windshield of the vehicle in which she was riding, striking the woman's armpit, while another broke the windshield and impaled her shoulder.