In a Saturday ceremony, President Laurie Lachance reminded the class of 2016 that who they are is just as important as the work they do; and commencement speaker Lawrence Sterrs advised graduates to keep two words in mind — “attitude” and “respect.”
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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SAD 12 residents to consider small budget increase
Residents in Jackman and Moose River will be asked to give initial approval to a proposed $2.24 million school budget Tuesday, a less than 1 percent increase over the current budget.
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Local teachers among finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year
Selina Warren, of Kingfield Elementary School; Andrew Forster of Messalonskee High School; and Tammy Ranger, of Skowhegan Area Middle School were among 15 teachers recognized Friday as County Teachers of the Year.
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Madison Electric Works to build large solar farm at business park
Construction is expected to start at the end of the month on a 4.8-megawatt solar farm in the Madison Business Gateway, which is more than twice the size of any currently operating in the state.
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RSU 18 residents give initial approval to proposed $34.6 million budget
The budget, up less than 1 percent from the current year’s, met some opposition Thursday from residents who said it is not affordable for the district’s older residents.
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Madison school district planning to use reserves to finance budget
The proposed $9.6 million school budget is up less than 1 percent from the current budget, but officials plan to use more than $1 million of the district’s reserve account to fund it.
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Three of four SAD 74 towns approve budget
The $9.9 million budget was approved overall Tuesday, although residents in Embden rejected it after an attempt earlier this year to get the district to change part of its school tax funding formula.
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Somerset County sheriff investigates abuse allegations against St. Albans teacher
Parents say a kindergarten teacher at St. Albans Consolidated School physically and verbally abuses children in her classroom.
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Madison mill closure likely to result in lower valuation
While officials debate a revaluation for Madison Paper, they also expect a small loss of tax revenue when the company that produces chemicals for the paper-making process leaves town.
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Madison residents to consider local food ordinance
Bingham and Solon recently passed similar ordinances aimed at preserving the right of farmers and producers to sell directly to customers.