RSU 9 adds seven special education positions after surge of students with high needs
Summer transfers increased demand on RSU 9’s special education programs, prompting the district to boost staffing.
RSU 73 drivers, custodians ratify 3‑year contract with 7 percent raises for bus duties
Custodial pay to receive 3.25 percent annual increases under the same agreement, which covers employees who often split time between both jobs.
Calais City Council approves school, municipal budgets amid steep cost increases
County tax pressures push the municipal budget up nearly 30 percent, while the school budget rises 4.8 percent after cuts.
Kingfield withdrawal from MSAD 58 advancing to a November vote
Short-term budget planning has been complicated by Strong and Phillips also planning to withdraw from the district, but all are not on the same timeline.
Department of Education has conditionally accepted plan for Strong to withdraw from SAD 58
Strong residents will vote on whether to implement the plan on Nov. 3. At least two-thirds of those voting must approve withdrawal to move forward.
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