POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board will hire an outside consultant to look into issues raised last week by a group of community members concerned about the superintendent’s performance. In a special meeting Monday, board members agreed to hire Ann Chapman, a consultant who works for the board’s law firm, Drummond Woodsum in […]
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The RSU 16 vote
Voters in the towns of RSU 16 had their way last night — at least those people who bothered to vote. I know of at least six people who would have voted no, but they never went to the polls. Around the district, I am sure those people voting no would have prevailed — had […]
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RSU 16 superintendent’s performance questioned
POLAND — A group of community members told the Regional School Unit 16 school board Monday they have no confidence in Superintendent Tina Meserve and presented a petition asking for an independent committee to look into her performance. One of the community members, Caitlin Rawson, said about 100 people signed the petition. She said she’s […]
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Voters to decide on $21.69M school budget
Voters in Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls will cast ballots their ballots Tuesday, June 13, on the Regional School Unit 16 budget. The school budget ballot question reads: “Do you favor approving the Regional School Unit Sixteen (16) budget for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year that was adopted at the latest Regional School Unit budget […]
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RSU 16 school budget meetings scheduled
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 has scheduled several meetings to decide the 2017-18 school budget. • Wednesday, April 26: Public informational and question-and-answer meeting, 6 p.m., Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls. • Monday, May 8: School board meeting and budget approval, 6:30 p.m., Poland Regional High School. • Tuesday, May 23: Tri-town public […]
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Upcoming RSU 16 Adult Education classes include ATV, boating safety
MECHANIC FALLS — Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education has announced upcoming learning opportunities. Digital Camera Basics: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 27. Students will learn the basics of their digital cameras, including common settings and how to best take everyday snapshots. Tips for getting your photos processed will also be covered. Tuition: $10. Mah Jongg […]
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Leighton brothers are March Students of the Month
The Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club announces its Regional School Unit 16 Student of the Month recipients for March, Greg and Kurt Leighton. Both students are avid basketball players, who have displayed an amazing effort over the past couple of years to overcome challenges, by accessing school and community resources, in order […]
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Food handling, beekeeping among classes at RSU 16 Adult Education
MECHANIC FALLS — Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education announced upcoming learning opportunities. Exercise Classes: RSU 16 is providing the community an opportunity to get moving with exercise classes like Dance Fitness and Rockin’ Boxin’. Afternoon and evening options are available. Six-week sessions start at $40. ServSafe Certification: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, March 6 to […]
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RSU 16 Gifted and Talented students host Carnival for a Cause
POLAND — Sixth-graders in Regional School Unit 16’s Gifted and Talented Math program recently hosted a Carnival for a Cause to raise funds for the Dempsey Center. The students organized games, arts and crafts, a pie sale and contest. “The students decided to create a carnival fundraiser as part of the Poland Community School’s annual […]