Rural poverty is a barrier to getting kids to attend school, but administrators in Regional School Unit 74 said a new approach has helped them reduce one of the state’s highest rates of chronic absences.
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Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
Bates College names dean’s list students
Six local students recognized for academic achievement.
Meetings in Embden, Solon, New Portland to address revised school budget
Residents can talk with the superintendent of RSU 74 at public meetings this week before the $10.5 million budget heads to referendum.
Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.
Carrabec High School recognizes top 10 seniors
Lillian Johnson named valedictorian, with Lauren Rafferty salutatorian.
RSU 74 residents reject proposed $10.58 million school budget
Superintendent Mike Tracy said recent feedback on the budget, which now will head back to the school board for revisions, is that it is not sustainable.
RSU 74 residents to vote on proposed $10.58 million budget
On Tuesday, voters in the Anson-based school district will consider a 4.86% budget increase and an average increase to taxpayers of 5.37%.
Carrabec Community School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the third quarter.
School board takes steps to cut RSU 74 schools budget
The board of Regional School Unit 74 approved $103,000 in cuts from a $10.6 million budget approved last month, and it also moved to use an additional $100,000 from reserves to offset costs.