Maine had the lowest per-student spending in New England as of the 2021-22 school year.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Check in on your local school board | Editorial
A Kennebec Journal investigation reveals the local school board’s rising importance in the gaudy national battle sometimes called ‘the culture war.’
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to use different times, location for June 10 voting
The RSU 9 budget referendum vote will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on June 10 in the upstairs conference room at the municipal building while a special town meeting will be held there at 7 p.m.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Residents approve Oxford Hills school budget at validation meeting
The $54.4 million budget now goes out to referendum June 10.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills school board approves $54.4 million budget proposal
Loss of state funding and increasing operating expenses result in a 7.9% spending increase.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston passes budget with $1 tax increase
Council OKs $67.8 million municipal budget, but voters will decide on the $116.7 million school budget next week.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls has unanswered questions after budget articles rejected
Voters chose not to fund general government, benefits, capital projects, and debt service; an 8% interest rate for unpaid sewer fees and using TIF funds for AVCOG dues, Jug Hill Riders Snowmobile Club and one half of the CEO/planner position.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls town meeting vote is April 29 at town office
The annual town meeting will be held by referendum vote with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town office.