State statute says those votes must be rejected, but municipalities may interpret that requirement differently.
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Substance counselor to stay at Oxford Hills Middle School after staffer’s plea
The proposed 2026-27 budget for Maine School Administrative District 17 had cut the middle school’s substance misuse counselor from full time to half.
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Dixfield-based school district moves ahead with 5% budget increase
The budget includes a new network manager/IT specialist position.
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Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
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Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget cuts 6.5 positions
The staff cuts include two open teacher positions and a special education role.
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No spending hike in proposed Oxford Hills budget, school leader says
Four community sessions for reviewing the 2026-27 budget will be held April 8, 13 and 16 and May 4.
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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Despite fears, most Maine districts OK school budgets
Voters in at least 6 districts, including Kennebunk-based RSU 21 and Gray-New Gloucester, rejected their school budgets, while a long-debated Cape Elizabeth bond project and a contested Gorham budget passed.
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Oxford Hills school board advances 3rd budget to voters
The $50.43 million proposal represents a total reduction of $1.18 from the original request.
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West Paris school tests show mold contamination in every area
Proposals for other life safety issues within the school, collected by LaVallee Brensinger, are due by June 10.