POLAND — Voters in the towns of Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot approved the proposed RSU 16 budget of nearly $25.9 million Tuesday at the polls. Minot voters passed it by a vote of 192 to 63. Poland voters approved it 340 to 142. And Mechanic Falls voters approved it 161 to 87. The school […]
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Minot voters OK school budget, spending for broadband expansion
MINOT — Voters ratified the proposed Regional School Unit 16 budget of nearly $25.9 million Tuesday by a vote of 192-63. The school budget for Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland passed an initial vote at a district meeting in May, but needed a second vote Tuesday to implement the budget for the upcoming school year. […]
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Mechanic Falls, Minot students establish coffee service as fundraiser
Teachers, staff help in developing a taste of success.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot voters to decide on school, internet spending
Ballots will be cast and the Town Office on Tuesday.
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Nominations open for 2nd Androscoggin Co. youth food awards
This summer, the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn plans to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and host the second annual Youth Food Charter Champion Awards. Five outstanding youth (individuals and/or groups) will be recognized for taking initiative to grow a healthy local food system from farm-to-fork, according to a news release from the council. Those […]
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RSU 16 budget passes 1st vote
POLAND — Voters passed the nearly $25.9 million budget for Regional School Unit 16 during a districtwide meeting Tuesday night at Poland Regional High School. Before the warrant articles were presented to the 58 voters from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, Superintendent Ken Healey listed factors that contributed to the $1.63 million increase from the […]
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RSU 16 budget vote set for Tuesday in Poland
Officials will hold a districtwide meeting Tuesday to review the nearly $25.9 million budget for 2023
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Students have a blast with Space Day in Poland
Every year, a number of schools are selected to host Space Day, an event funded by the Maine Space Grant Consortium. This year, Whittier Middle School was one of seven school in Maine chosen to host the activity.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Nation / World, News
Former Minot resident pleads guilty to 2nd charge for role in U.S. Capitol insurrection
Mitch Simon likely to face up to 14 months in federal prison for wielding a bicycle rack against a police officer outside the Capitol.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Poland teacher receives national $25,000 teaching award
Jamie Karaffa was presented with a Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 check Tuesday in recognition of her extraordinary work as an educator at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School.