The bond, which will be paid over 30 years, provides repairs and improvements to all three Orono schools, the parking lot and the athletic fields. It also provides funding for a new auditorium.
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Lisbon passes three local bond questions
LISBON — Based on preliminary results, Kathi Louise Yergin and Kimberly Ann Labbe-Poisson won seats on the School Committee on Tuesday night. The vote was 1,943 for Yergin, 1,607 for Labbe-Poisson and 1,302 for Herbert Leslie Reed. Normand Roland Albert Jr., Kasie Lyn Kolbe and Allen Scott Ward all won uncontested council races. Marie Alvina […]
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One or more road bonds topic of discussion
PARIS — As the days get colder, road construction and maintenance are something all Mainers pay attention to. The Paris Board of Selectmen focused on this Nov. 27. Paris Town Manager Vic Hodgkins brought estimated figures to the board regarding a potential bond for road construction and upkeep that reflects five-year bonds for $2.5 and […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
RSU 9 puts additional state revenue into reducing tax assessments, bond amount
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted unanimously Thursday to use the majority of $729,954 in additional state funds to reduce tax assessments and borrowing for capital improvement projects. Directors anticipated the district would receive more subsidy but they did not know how much before the first proposed budget of $33.89 million failed by […]
Posted inFranklin
RSU 9 to set new voting timeline after budget proposal fails
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors are expected to discuss a new budget timeline for a second budget vote when they meet Tuesday, June 20. A proposed $33.89 million budget failed Tuesday, 1,458 to 1,643. The school board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with an executive session and the regular board meeting will […]
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Fate of $50M bond question uncertain due to low voter turnout
PORTLAND (AP) — Low voter turnout Tuesday made it difficult to project the outcome of a $50 million bond that was the sole measure on the statewide ballot. The bond issue called for the Maine Technology Institute to distribute $45 million in grants for upgrades in aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture. The Small Enterprise […]
Posted inFranklin
RSU 9 budget failing with 9 towns reporting
FARMINGTON — With results from nine of 10 towns reported late Tuesday, the Regional School Unit 9 budget was failing by a vote of 1,426 to 1,532. New Vineyard had not reported results as of 10:30 p.m. The proposed budget of $33.89 million represents a $1.14 million increase over the current budget. The statewide $317,834 capital […]
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Vote on forestry, tech advancement bond set for Tuesday
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide a proposal that would fund advancements in aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture. The $50 million bond issue calls for the Maine Technology Institute to distribute $45 million in grants for upgrades in those areas. The Small Enterprise Growth Fund would direct the […]
Posted inFranklin
RSU 9 holds bond hearing, honors students
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Support Services Director Jonathan Chalmers gave a presentation to directors on Tuesday on a proposed capital improvement bond. The proposed $317,834 bond will be paid for over 10 years and cost approximately $38,217 per year with an estimated 3.5 percent interest. It covers a number of school improvement projects […]
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RSU 9 proposes bond to fix buildings, parking lots
FARMINGTON — A 4- to 6-inch difference in the concrete and paved surface of the bus garage parking lot in Regional School Unit 9 has caused some employees to trip and be seriously hurt. The project has been on the to-do list like many other capital improvements for years but has continuously been removed from […]